Best 5G Mobile Phones in India (September 2023)

By Darab Mansoor Ali | Updated on 08-Sep-2023

5G is arguably the most in-demand feature at this point. Pretty much anyone who is upgrading to a new smartphone is looking for a 5G option, just to have the access to the latest network standard and fastest-possible internet speeds. Before 5G was rolled out in India, the feature was mostly limited to premium or high-end smartphones. However, with the widespread use of the technology, we now have good 5G smartphones for every budget. Be it the top-of-the-line Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max, a mid-range iQOO Neo 7, or a budget-centric Moto G73, there are multiple 5G smartphones for buyers in all budgets. Here are some of our favourite 5G smartphones in every budget:

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Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max

6.7" (QHD) Screen Size
48 +12 + 12MP | 12 MP
128GB / 8GB
4352 mAh Battery

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max tops the best 5G smartphones in every budget list purely becuase the smartphone supports the most amount of 5G bands on any smartphone. The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max comes with 22 5G bands, along with everything else you get with the best iPhone in the market. The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max, while being last year's flagship, still holds the highest Geekbench score in all the flagship smartphones we have tested at Digit so far. The iPhone 14 Pro Max also comes with a Dynamic Island, which replaced the notch in the iPhone 14 Pro models, along with a new 48-megapixel shooter, which clicks sharp, detailed, and colourful images. We also get Apple's ProMotion display which is basically what the company calls its adaptive refresh rate tech (up to 120Hz).

Pros

Great cameras
Powerful performer

Cons

Bulky design

MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Processor	:	Apple A16 Bionic Hexa core
Memory	:	8GB RAM, 128GB Storage
Display	:	6.7″ (QHD) screen inches, 460 PPI, 120Hz Refresh Rate
Camera	:	48 MP Triple Rear camera, 12 MP Front Camera with Video recording
Battery	:	4352 mAh battery
SIM	:	Single SIM with 5G support
Features	:	LED Flash, Wireless Charging
Price	:	₹ 127,999

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

6.8" (QHD) Screen Size
108 +10 + 10 + 12MP | 40 MP
256GB / 12GB
5000 mAh Battery

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra comes second as the smartphone holds the mosot amount of 5G bands on any Android device. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra uses 16 5G bands, which gives the smartphone a larger 5G coverage than many other options. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is this year's Ultra-flagship for Android, and comes with a custom Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset paired with 12GB of RAM. The custom Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 on the Galaxy S23 Ultra basically has a higher clock speed as compared to other Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered smartphones. This helps the Galaxy S23 ultra achieve a higher single-core speed than its rivals. We also get Samsung's best camera chops with the Galaxy S23 Ultra. The smartphone comes with a quad rear camera setup including a new 200-megapixel primary Samsung ISOCELL shooter, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide angle lens, a 10-megapixel telephoto shooter, and another 10-megapixel periscope telephoto shooter. The camera on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is one of the best on any smartphone, just not as elaborate as we have seen from some competing smartphones recently.

Pros

Good cameras
Premium design
Gorgeous display

Cons

Bulky
Expensive price tag

MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Processor	:	Samsung Exynos 2100 Octa core
Memory	:	12GB RAM, 256GB Storage
Display	:	6.8″ (QHD) screen inches, 519 PPI, 120Hz Refresh Rate
Camera	:	108 MP Quad Rear camera, 40 MP Front Camera with Video recording
Battery	:	5000 mAh battery with fast Charging and USB Type C port
SIM	:	Dual SIM with 5G support
Features	:	LED Flash
Price	:	₹ 124,999

Xiaomi 13 Pro

6.73" (QHD) Screen Size
50 +50 + 50MP | 32 MP
256GB / 12GB
4820 mAh Battery

Xiaomi's flagship for this year, the 13 Pro isn't only the first smartphone with Leica-powered cameras to come to India, it comes with a wide 5G coverage of 15 5G bands. This is right below the Samsung Galaxy S23 series. The Xiaomi 13 Pro's Leica-powered camera setup is also one of the first in India to come with a 1-inch type sensor. We get a 50MP Sony IMX989 shooter with a 1-inch type sensor, a 50-megapixel telephoto lens, which has a floating lens technology that allows the telephoto to also act as a macro shooter. Further, there is a 50-megapixel wide angle shooter. The camera on the Xiaomi 13 Pro is elaborate, to say the least. Other things on the smartphone include a top-spec Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, 12GB of RAM, and a fantastic 6.73-inch curved LTPO AMOLED display. We also get support for Dolby Vision and HDR10+ which makes watching movies and TV shows on the Xiaomi 13 Pro a delight. The only drawback here is that the smartphone is very heavy and you won't be able to hold it for too long while viewing content.

Pros

Premium design
Powerful cameras
Powerful processor

Cons

UI not great

MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Processor	:	MediaTek Helio G70 Octa core
Memory	:	12GB RAM, 256GB Storage
Display	:	6.73″ (QHD) screen inches, 405 PPI, 120Hz Refresh Rate
Camera	:	50 MP Quad Rear camera, 32 MP Front Camera with Video recording
Battery	:	4820 mAh battery with fast Charging and USB Type C port
SIM	:	Dual SIM
Features	:	LED Flash
Price	:	₹ 79,999

OnePlus 11R

6.7" (FHD+) Screen Size
50 +8 + 2MP | 16 MP
128GB / 8GB
5000 mAh Battery

The smartphone that is more "OnePlus" than the OnePlus flagship, the OnePlus 11R is also a good 5G smartphone as you get a proper flagship chip (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1), more RAM than on many people's laptops (up to 16GB RAM), and a nice Fluid AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The OnePlus 11R is the younger sibling to the OnePlus 11, which means we don't get as many premium features and the camera is just about average as compared to some other devices in this range. Other specs on the OnePlus 11R include an ultra-fast 100W fast charging, a triple rear camera, and very good, sturdy build quality.

Pros

Powerful chipset
Good cameras
Fast charging

Cons

No wireless charging

MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Processor	:	Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Octa core
Memory	:	8GB RAM, 128GB Storage
Display	:	6.7″ (FHD+) screen inches, 402 PPI, 120Hz Refresh Rate
Camera	:	50 MP Quad Rear camera, 16 MP Front Camera with Video recording
Battery	:	5000 mAh battery with fast Charging and USB Type C port
SIM	:	Dual SIM with 5G support
Features	:	LED Flash
Price	:	₹ 39,999

iQOO 9T

6.7" (QHD) Screen Size
50MP | 16 MP
128GB / 8GB
4700 mAh Battery

iQOO's mid-cycle refresh for last year, the iQOO 9T is still a very good 5G smartphone and deserves a prominent spot, being one of the high-end devices that are still right up there with the latest flagships. The iQOO 9T was launched late last year as a competitor to the likes of the OnePlus 10T and Oppo Reno 8 Pro. The iQOO 9T is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC paired with up to 12GB of RAM. We also get Vivo's proprietary ISP, the Vivo V1+, which takes care of all the camera processing on the iQOO 9T. Coming to camera, it includes a 50-megapixel primary shooter, a 12-megapixel wide angle lens, and a 13-megapixel telephoto shooter. The iQOO 9T also has a superb display, which is a 6.78-inch 10-bit AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1,500 nits of peak brightness. This display also comes with support for HDR10+, which will make the experience of watching movies and TV shows on the smartphone a super pleasing experience.

Pros

Great viewing display
Solid build and design
Powerful performance
Fast charging support

Cons

Battery life could’ve been better

MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Processor	:	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Octa core
Memory	:	8GB RAM, 128GB Storage
Display	:	6.7″ (QHD) screen inches, 398 PPI, 120Hz Refresh Rate
Camera	:	50 MP Triple Rear camera, 16 MP Front Camera with Video recording
Battery	:	4700 mAh battery and USB Type-C port
SIM	:	Dual SIM
Features	:	LED Flash, IR Blaster
Price	:	₹ 36,999

Oppo Reno 8 Pro

6.7" (QHD) Screen Size
50MP | 32 MP
256GB / 12GB
4500 mAh Battery

One of the few Oppo smartphones to feature in our top 10 lists, the Oppo Reno 8 Pro was the company’s high-end offering last year. The Oppo Reno 8 Pro is a very good 5G offering, since the smartphone offers a very premium Android experience, along with a good coverage of sufficient 5G bands. The Oppo Reno 8 is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Max chipset paired with up to 12GB of RAM, which helps the smartphone achieve a good AnTuTu score of more than 710,000. The Oppo Reno 8 Pro is a premium Android offering, meaning that we also get a high-end AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support that is great for both entertainment purposes and gaming, and the smartphone has a brilliant camera setup with a 50-megapixel primary shooter, an 8-megapixel ultrawide angle lens, and a 2-megapixel macro shooter.

Pros

Eye-catching design and lightweight build
Reliable performer
Fast charging
Immersive and smooth display

Cons

Tons of bloatware
Camera doesn’t live up to the hype
Pricey

MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Processor	:	MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Octa core (4x2.85 GHz, 4x2 GHz)
Memory	:	12GB RAM, 256GB Storage
Display	:	6.7″ (QHD) screen inches, 394 PPI, 120Hz Refresh Rate
Camera	:	50 MP Triple Rear camera, 32 MP Front Camera with Video recording
Battery	:	4500 mAh battery with fast Charging and USB Type-C port
SIM	:	Dual SIM with 5G support
Features	:	LED Flash
Price	:	₹ 45,999

iQOO Neo 7

6.78" (QHD) Screen Size
48 +13 + 13MP | 16 MP
128GB / 8GB
5000 mAh Battery

The gaming-centric mid range smartphone from iQOO, the Neo 7 is one of the most powerful smartphones in this segment at this point. The smartphone showed us some of the best benchmark scores in this budget, touching up to 857,930 points on AnTuTu, and up to a 3922 multi-core score on Geekbench. The iQOO Neo 7 also offers a good 5G coverage with 8 5G bands ranging from low frequency to high frequency. The iQOO Neo 7 also has a nice display and battery. We get a stunning AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support, adding to the smartphone's gaming and entertainment chops. The iQOO Neo 7 also has good battery backup with the 5000mAh unit, but at times it drains battery. This is still not bad since the 120W fast charging charges the iQOO Neo 7 from 0 to 100 in under 30 minutes!

Pros

Super performer
Nice display
Lightweight build
Decent cameras

Cons

Battery drains sometimes
Design looks basic
No ultra-wide shooter

MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Processor	:	Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 Octa core
Memory	:	8GB RAM, 128GB Storage
Display	:	6.78″ (QHD) screen inches, 401 PPI, 120Hz Refresh Rate
Camera	:	48 MP Triple Rear camera, 16 MP Front Camera with Video recording
Battery	:	5000 mAh battery with fast Charging and USB Type C port
SIM	:	Dual SIM
Features	:	LED Flash
Price	:	₹ 27,999

Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G

6.67" (1080 x 2400) Screen Size
200 +8 + 2MP | 16 MP
256GB / 8GB
5000 mAh Battery

Xiaomi's premium mid-ranger for 2023, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ comes with many premium features like a Pro AMOLED display, a powerful camera setup with 200-megapixel primary shooter, good performance, and a nice build quality. Icing on cake, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ also has very good 5G coverage, using 10 bands across frequencies. The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is powered by MediaTek's new mid-range chip, the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 paired with up to 12GB of RAM and upto 256GB of internal storage. The storage standard on the Redmi Note 12 Pro+, however, is a bit dated at UFS 2.2.

Pros

Brilliant camera performance
vivid
responsive display
efficient performance

Cons

MIUI is not the cleanest Android skin
basic design

MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Processor	:	MediaTek Dimensity 1080 Octa core
Memory	:	8GB RAM, 256GB Storage
Display	:	6.67″ (1080 x 2400) screen inches, 395 PPI, 120Hz Refresh Rate
Camera	:	200 MP Triple Rear camera, 16 MP Front Camera with Video recording
Battery	:	5000 mAh battery with fast Charging and USB Type C port
SIM	:	Dual SIM with 5G support
Features	:	LED Flash
Price	:	₹ 31,000

Moto G73 5G

6.5" (QHD) Screen Size
50 +8MP | 16 MP
128GB / 8GB
5000 mAh Battery

Being the first budget phone in our list of best 5G smartphones in every budget, the Moto G73 comes with 13 5G bands. Apart from the 5G bands, we also get 3 carrier aggregation and 4X4 MIMO to bolster network and connectivity. The Moto G73 is also an impressive performer with a great battery life. The smartphone also has a pretty decent camera with an 50MP + 8MP dual rear camera setup, but it struggles a bit in low light. The display is responsive, but the IPS LCD panel has a low peak brightness. Further, the G73's display is a step down from the predecessor, since the Moto G72 had a 10-bit p-OLD display.

Pros

Impressive performance
Great battery life Decent shots from main lens in well-lit conditions
Premium design
Low bloatware

Cons

Mediocre low light photography
Rear panel attracts fingerprints and smudges
Underwhelming display brightness

MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Processor	:	Mediatek Dimensity 930 Octa core
Memory	:	8GB RAM, 128GB Storage
Display	:	6.5″ (QHD) screen inches, 405 PPI, 120Hz Refresh Rate
Camera	:	50 MP Dual Rear camera, 16 MP Front Camera with Video recording
Battery	:	5000 mAh battery with fast Charging and USB Type-C port
SIM	:	Dual SIM with 5G support
Features	:	LED Flash
Price	:	₹ 18,490

10.

iQOO Z7 5G

6.38" (FHD) Screen Size
64 +2MP | 16 MP
128GB / 8GB
4500 mAh Battery

Last in the list, the iQOO Z7 5G has good 5G coverage for a sub-Rs 20,000 smartphone. We get six 5G bands with a nicely capable MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC, which is paired with 8GB RAM to give a good gaming experience on the smartphone. The iQOO Z7 5G is also one of the only smartphones in this range to come with an OIS-enabled camera. The display on the iQOO Z7 5G also impressed us quite a bit. We get a 6.38-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel with a 90Hz refresh rate. While it is not the most responsive in the segment, it gets the job done pretty well.

Pros

Slim and light form factor
Nice crisp AMOLED display
Good selfie camera
Good performance and battery backup

Cons

FunTouch OS is confusing for new users
Bloatware
Design is basic

MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Processor	:	Mediatek Dimensity 920 Octa core
Memory	:	8GB RAM, 128GB Storage
Display	:	6.38″ (FHD) screen inches, 413 PPI, 90Hz Refresh Rate
Camera	:	64 MP Triple Rear camera, 16 MP Front Camera with Video recording
Battery	:	4500 mAh battery and USB Type C port
SIM	:	Dual SIM with 5G support
Features	:	LED Flash
Price	:	₹ 18,999

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List Of Best 5G Mobile Phones In India

Best 5G Mobile Phones	Seller	Price
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max	Amazon	₹ 127,999
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra	Amazon	₹ 124,999
Xiaomi 13 Pro	Amazon	₹ 79,999
OnePlus 11R	Amazon	₹ 39,999
iQOO 9T	Amazon	₹ 36,999
Oppo Reno 8 Pro	N/A	₹ 45,999
iQOO Neo 7	Amazon	₹ 27,999
Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G	Amazon	₹ 31,000
Moto G73 5G	Amazon	₹ 18,490
iQOO Z7 5G	Amazon	₹ 18,999

Best 5G Mobile Phones in India Faq's

What is 5G, and why is it important in a mobile phone?

5G, or the fifth generation of wireless technology, offers faster data speeds, lower latency, and improved network capacity compared to 4G. 5G in a mobile phone allows for faster downloads, smoother streaming, and better connectivity in areas with 5G coverage.

Which are the top brands for 5G mobile phones in India?

Some of the top brands offering 5G mobile phones in India include Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Realme, Vivo, Oppo, and Google.

How do I know if my location has 5G coverage?

You can check with your mobile carrier to see if they offer 5G coverage in your area. Additionally, most carriers have coverage maps on their websites or mobile apps that show 5G availability.

Do I need a 5G mobile phone even if 5G coverage isn't available in my area yet?

While 5G coverage is expanding, it's not essential unless you frequently travel to areas with 5G networks. If you primarily use your phone in areas with 4G coverage, a 4G phone may suffice.

What are the key advantages of 5G mobile phones over 4G?

The main advantages of 5G mobile phones include faster download and upload speeds, lower latency for gaming and video conferencing, and the ability to connect more devices simultaneously.

Can I use a 5G phone with my existing 4G SIM card?

Yes, you can use a 5G phone with your existing 4G SIM card. However, to access 5G speeds, you'll need to upgrade to a 5G SIM card and have a 5G-compatible mobile plan from your carrier.

Are 5G mobile phones more expensive than 4G phones?

5G mobile phones often come at a slightly higher price point than their 4G counterparts due to the additional hardware required for 5G connectivity. However, as 5G becomes more widespread, prices are expected to become more competitive.

Is it necessary to have a 5G mobile phone for gaming and streaming?

While a 5G phone can offer an enhanced gaming and streaming experience due to lower latency and faster speeds, it's not a strict requirement. Many 4G phones are still capable of delivering excellent gaming and streaming performance.

Can I use a 5G mobile phone for regular 4G and 3G connectivity as well?

Yes, 5G mobile phones are backward compatible, meaning they can connect to 4G, 3G, and even 2G networks when 5G is not available. They automatically switch to the best available network.

Best 5G Mobile Phones in India (September 2023)

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Popular Topten

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Xiaomi 13 Pro

OnePlus 11R

iQOO 9T

Oppo Reno 8 Pro

iQOO Neo 7

Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G

Moto G73 5G

iQOO Z7 5G

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