5G is the buzzword in the smartphone world today. It is the latest connectivity standard that pushes the internet speeds for mobile devices and many others. As of now, few countries have picked up the network, as the cost of technology makes it hard to reach the masses. However, in a country like India, where 5G is yet to make its debut, phone makers have already launched several 5G smartphones, giving buyers a wide range of options. In fact, you can now find cheap 5G phones in India for as low as Rs 13,999, and it is only expected to get cheaper going forward.
While there is a big debate about whether people should consider buying 5G phones right now, you do get to experience the new hardware available in the market, with better features on offer. And it makes it exciting when 5G devices come cheap from brands like Realme, POCO, Samsung, and more.
10 cheapest 5G mobile phones in India
Here are the cheapest 5G phones in India launched in 2022:
| 5G mobile phones | Top features |
| Samsung Galaxy M13 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, 50MP double rear cameras, 5,000mAh battery, 90Hz refresh rate screen |
| POCO M4 series | Dimensity 700/810 SoC, 50MP dual rear cameras, 5,000mAh battery, 90Hz refresh rate screen |
| iQOO Z6 | Snapdragon 695 SoC, 120Hz refresh rate screen, 5,000mAh battery, 50MP triple rear cameras |
| Vivo T1 5G | Snapdragon 695 SoC, 120Hz refresh rate screen, 5,000mAh battery, 50MP triple rear cameras |
| Samsung Galaxy F23 5G | Snapdragon 750G SoC, 120Hz refresh rate screen, 5,000mAh battery, 50MP triple rear cameras |
| Infinix Note 12 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC, 5,000mAh battery, 50MP triple rear cameras, AMOLED display |
| Realme 9 Pro 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC, 5,000mAh battery, 64MP triple rear cameras, 120Hz refresh rate screen |
| Poco X4 Pro 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC, 5000mAh battery, 67W fast charging, 108MP triple rear cameras |
| Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, 120Hz refresh rate AMOLED screen, 108MP camera, 5,000mAh battery |
| Moto G82 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC, 120Hz OLED display, 5,000mAh battery, 50MP OIS triple rear cameras, IP52 protection |
1. Samsung Galaxy M13 5G
The Galaxy M13 is one of the cheapest 5G Samsung phones you can get in the market right now. The entry-level smartphone features a traditional 6.5-inch waterdrop notch LCD display having a resolution of 1080p and a 90Hz refresh rate. The performance of Galaxy M13 is taken care of by the Mediatek Dimensity 700 chipset paired with Mali G57 GPU, 4GB RAM, and 64GB internal storage. The handset runs on Samsung’s One UI 4.0, which is based on Android 12 and also brings the functionality to add virtual RAM up to 6GB. The phone has a dual camera system on the rear consisting of a 50MP primary sensor and a 2MP macro lens. Upfront, it sports a 5MP snapper for selfies and video calls. Lastly, the Galaxy M13 5G packs in a decently-sized 5000mAh with standard 15W fast charging support.
Samsung Galaxy M13 5G price in India: Rs 13,9992. Poco M4 series
The Poco M4 series, which comprises a Pro model as well as a regular M4, is Poco’s sub 15K segment 5G offering. The handsets come with Full HD+ displays as well as 90Hz high refresh support, generally not found on other 5G phones in this price range. Coming to the differences, the Poco M4 Pro 5G rocks a Dimensity 810 while the non-pro variant comes with Dimensity 700 under the hood. Coming to the optics on the rear, the Poco M4 Pro 5G is equipped with a 50MP main sensor and 8MP ultra-wide lens while the M4 5G has a 50MP main sensor as well but comes with a 2MP depth sensor. As for selfies, there’s a 16MP and 8MP front camera on Poco M4 Pro 5G and M4 5G respectively. Both phones get a 5000mAh battery with fast charging support. Poco has provided 7 5G bands to both of the phones.
Poco M4 series price in India: starts at Rs
3. iQOO Z6
The recently-launched iQOO Z6 is also among the cheapest 5G phones you can buy in India right now. The handset rocks Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC, which comes with 5G modem built-in. The device pairs up the processing unit with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of non-expandable storage. Other specifications of the iQOO smartphone include a 6.58-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display with 120Hz refresh rate, 16MP selfie camera, 50MP + 8MP + 2MP triple rear cameras, and a 5,000mAh battery. The iQOO Z6 5G price in India is set at Rs 14,999 for the base 4GB RAM and 128GB storage option.
iQOO Z6 5G price in India: Rs 14,9994. Vivo T1 5G
Vivo T1 is also powered by Snapdragon 695 SoC, which means there is 5G support onboard. The SoC supports both sub-6 and mmWaves. Much like the iQOO Z6, the Vivo smartphone also rocks a 120Hz refresh rate 6.58-inch IPS display, 50MP + 8MP + 2MP triple rear cameras, 16MP selfie camera, 128GB onboard storage, a 5,000mAh battery, and 18W fast charging. The Vivo T1 is priced in India at Rs 15,990 for the entry-level 4GB/128GB variant.
Vivo T1 5G price in India: Rs 15,9905. Samsung Galaxy F23 5G
The Samsung Galaxy F23 is the first 5G phone in the F-series lineup. The handset supports mmWave and Sub-6 GHz spectrums, thanks to the Snapdragon 750G SoC under the hood. The SoC is paired with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage onboard. Additionally, the phone ships with 50MP primary, 8MP ultra-wide, and 2MP macro sensors in the triple-camera setup at the back. Other specifications of the Samsung Galaxy F23 include a 6.6-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 13MP selfie camera, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security, a 5,000mAh battery, and a 25W fast charging solution. As for the price, the Samsung Galaxy F23 5G is selling in India at a starting price of Rs 19,999 in the country.
Samsung Galaxy F23 5G price in India: Rs 15,9996. Infinix Note 12 5G
The Infinix Note 12 5G is the brand’s first 5G smartphone in India. The phone rocks a standard 6.7-inch FullHD+ AMOLED panel that supports a 100 percent DCI P3 colour gamut. A Mediatek Dimensity 810 runs the show that is paired with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, which is expandable up to 512GB with a microSD card. The rear panel houses a 50MP primary camera, 2MP depth lens and a QVGA lens which the company claims helps in capturing AI shots. A 16MP selfie camera is present on the waterdrop notch on the front for clicking selfies and video calling. The phone boots on XOS 10.6 on top of Android 12 out of the box. And finally, powering up the Infinix Note 12 5G is a 5000mAh battery with 33W of fast charging support. The phone comes with a wide array of 5G bands.
Infinix Note 12 5G price in India: Rs 14,999
7. Realme 9 Pro
The Realme 9 Pro ships with triple rear cameras, which consist of a 64MP primary sensor. This is paired with 8MP ultra-wide and 2MP macro sensors. Up front, it sports a 16MP selfie camera. Additionally, the handset is powered by Snapdragon 695 SoC, which may not be as powerful as Snapdragon 778G SoC on Realme 9 SE 5G, but is better than Realme 9 5G’s MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC. The screen refresh rate on the Pro model is on par with the vanilla Realme 9 smartphone. And that’s the only notable difference between the three phones.
The Realme 9 Pro price in India: starts at Rs 17,999.
8. Poco X4 Pro 5G
The Poco X4 Pro 5G is a decent allrounder 5G smartphone available in India. It is powered by the 5G-enabled Snapdragon 695 processor paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage. It rocks a large 6.67 FHD+ AMOLED display that bears a 120Hz refresh rate, 1200 nits of peak brightness, and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The handset boasts a 108MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP depth sensor on the rear while on the front there’s a 16MP camera for selfies. The Poco X4 Pro 5G runs on the latest MIUI 13 with Android 13 out of the box. It gets the power juice from a 5000mAh battery with a whopping 67W of fast charging support. The phone supports 7 5G bands.
Poco X4 Pro 5G price in India: Rs 16,999
9. Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G
This is another affordable 5G smartphone that you can buy in India right now. The Redmi Note 11 Pro+ is powered by the 5G-enabled Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G chipset paired with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage that is further expandable up to 1TB via a microSD card. The handset sports a large 6.67 FHD+ AMOLED display that bears a 120Hz refresh rate, 1200 nits of peak brightness, DCI-P3 colour gamut coverage, 360Hz touch sampling rate, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. In optics, it packs triple rear cameras comprising a 108MP main unit, 8MP ultrawide unit, and a 2MP depth sensor. Up front, the handset sports a 16MP camera for selfies and video calling.
A 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging support keeps the handset up and running. The phone comes pre-loaded with Android 12-based MIUI 13 custom skin out of the box and packs a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security.
Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus price in India: starts at Rs 20,990
10. Moto G82
Motorola has been consecutively launching several midrange smartphones in the market recently. One of them is the Moto G82 which is a 5G-enabled smartphone powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 which lends the phone a total of 13 5G bands. Other than that, the smartphone flaunts a 6.6-inch FullHD+ OLED display with a 120Hz high refresh rate support. The optics on the back of the handset consist of a 50MP main camera with OIS, an 8MP 2-in-1 ultrawide and depth sensor, and a 2MP macro lens while selfie clicks and video calls can be made using the 16MP front camera situated in the punch hole of the display. Furthermore, the Moto G82 is resistant to water splashes and drizzles as its equipped with IP52 protection. The phone runs on a clean stock Android interface with Android 12 and packs a 5000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support using the in-box adaptor.
Moto G82 5G price in India: Rs 21,499
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