Top 10 cheapest 5G smartphones in India: Redmi 12 5G, Samsung Galaxy M14 5G, and more

The year 2022 marked the inception of manufacturers introducing 5G-enabled smartphones in India. By 2023, the entire industry was buzzing with 5G smartphone launches across all price segments, making 5G more commonplace for users. The entry of cellular service brands like JIO and Airtel, which initiated 5G coverage in metro cities and continued their expansion, only helped ease the adoption of 5G. We have thus curated a list of the top 10 cheapest 5G smartphones available for purchase in India, so you too can enjoy blazing fast network speeds.

Cheapest 5G smartphones in India

itel P55 5G

Price: Starting at Rs 9,997 on Flipkart
Display:
6.6-inch HD+ IPS display
Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 6080 SoC
RAM and Storage: Up to 12GB RAM + 128GB storage
Cameras: 50MP+AI dual rear camera, 8MP front camera
Battery: 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging.

The itel P55 5G impressed us in our review as the device offers remarkable value for its price. Here’s what we like and don’t like about the smartphone:

ProsCons
  • Reliable everyday performance
  • Good battery backup
  • Good display quality for the price
  • The UI comes with a lot of bloatware
  • The cameras could have been improved

Lava Blaze 2 5G

Price: Starting at Rs 9,999 on Amazon
Display:
6.56-inch 90Hz HD+ LCD display
Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 6020 SoC
RAM and Storage: Up to 6GB RAM + 128GB storage
Cameras: 50MP AI dual rear camera, 8MP front camera
Battery: 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging.

The Blaze 2 5G positions itself as one of the few 5G devices under Rs 10,000, and in our review, it offers compelling performance for its price. Here are some pros and cons of Lava Blaze 2:

ProsCons
  • The smartphone delivers great everyday performance
  • Clean UI and software experience
  • Great battery life
  • The display quality could have been better
  • Camera performance is average at best

Infinix Hot 20 5G

Price: Starting at Rs 10,999 on Amazon
Display:
6.58-inch 120Hz FHD+ LCD display
Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC
RAM and Storage: Up to 6GB RAM + 128GB storage
Cameras: 50MP+VGA dual rear camera, 8MP front camera
Battery: 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging.

As per our review of the smartphone, the Infinix Hot 20 5G is a capable smartphone that delivers good performance, battery life, and build quality.

ProsCons
  • Good build quality
  • Great day-to-day performance
  • Long battery life
  • Cameras could be improved
  • Waterdrop notch feels dated
  • Lots of Bloatware

Redmi 13C 5G

Price: Starting at Rs 10,999 on Amazon
Display:
6.74-inch 90Hz HD+ IPS display
Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ 5G SoC
RAM and Storage: Up to 8GB RAM + 256GB storage
Cameras: 50MP AI rear camera, 5MP front camera
Battery: 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging.

Next on the list is a budget offering by Xiaomi, the Redmi 13C 5G. As per our review, the smartphone is a compelling choice for users looking for a device that offers good performance and a great battery life.

ProsCons
  • Good build quality with a glass-like rear panel
  • Good 5G-speed connectivity
  • Long battery backup per charge
  • Average camera performance, especially in low-light conditions
  • A full charge takes over 2 hours to complete
  • A lot of bloatware

POCO M6 Pro 5G

Price: Starting at Rs 11,649 on Amazon
Display:
6.79-inch 90Hz FHD+ IPS display
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC
RAM and Storage: Up to 8GB RAM + 256GB storage
Cameras: 50MP+2MP rear camera, 8MP front camera
Battery: 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging.

The POCO M6 Pro 5G pleased us in our review and was a good performer in almost every essential metric. It offers great performance, a good primary day-light camera, remarkable battery life, and an elegant design.

ProsCons
  • Appealing dual-tone design
  • Capable everyday performance
  • Remarkable battery life
  • Good day-light camera
  • Pre-loaded with a lot of bloatware
  • It takes over 2 hours to recharge completely

Moto G34 5G

Price: Starting at Rs 11,990 on Flipkart
Display:
6.5-inch 120Hz HD+ IPS display
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC
RAM and Storage: Up to 8GB RAM + 128GB storage
Cameras: 50MP+2MP rear camera, 16MP front camera
Battery: 5,000mAh battery with 20W charging.

As per our review, Motorola’s latest budget smartphone is a reliable choice for users looking for a clean UI experience, a good display, a decent primary camera, and good everyday performance.

ProsCons
  • Good in-hand feel thanks to the vegan leather back
  • Responsive display with a high 120Hz refresh rate
  • Clean UI with smooth animations
  • Good primary camera
  • The selfie camera could have been better
  • Edge detection issues in portrait mode

Redmi 12 5G

Price: Starting at Rs 11,999 on Amazon
Display:
6.79-inch 90Hz FHD+ IPS display
Processor:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC
RAM and Storage:
Up to 8GB RAM + 256GB storage
Cameras: 50MP+2MP rear camera, 8MP front camera
Battery: 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging.

The Redmi 12 5G (review)is an impressive budget offering with several noteworthy options and an elegant design. Here’s what we like and dislike about the device:

ProsCons
  • The glass back of the phone offers a nice, in-hand feel.
  • Good primary camera, especially in daylight.
  • Reliable real-world performance
  • Great battery life
  • Edge detection in portrait mode needs improvement.
  • Fast charging is relatively slow.
  • The handset comes with quite a lot of bloatware

Samsung Galaxy M14 5G

Price: Starting at Rs 12,490 on Samsung’s website
Display:
6.6-inch 90Hz FHD+ IPS display
Processor:
Samsung Exynos 1330 SoC
RAM and Storage:
Up to 6GB RAM + 128GB storage
Cameras: 50MP+2MP+2MP rear camera, 13MP front camera
Battery: 6,000mAh battery with 25W charging.

The Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (review) comes with a remarkable battery that easily lasts the entire day. The handset also has respectable performance, cameras, and display quality.

ProsCons
  • Impressive battery life
  • Good daylight photography
  • Satisfactory everyday performance
  • Bulky design and bezels
  • There is no charger in the box

Realme C67 5G

Price: Starting at Rs 12,900 on Amazon
Display:
6.72-inch 1200Hz FHD+ LCD display
Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ 5G SoC
RAM and Storage: Up to 6GB RAM + 128GB storage
Cameras: 50MP AI dual rear camera, 8MP AI selfie camera
Battery: 5,000mAh battery with 33W charging.

The Realme C67 5G (review) delivers solid performance on a budget, coupled with a capable screen and good battery life. The primary camera also takes good-looking images in daylight.

ProsCons
  • The FHD+ display provides a decent viewing experience
  • Good everyday performance
  • The battery easily lasts an entire day
  • The software comes loaded with bloatware
  • Average low-light camera performance

iQOO Z6 Lite 5G

Price: Starting at Rs 12,999 on iQOO’s official website
Display:
6.58-inch 120Hz FHD+ display
Processor:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 SoC
RAM and Storage:
Up to 6GB RAM + 128GB storage
Cameras: 50MP+2MP rear camera, 8MP front camera
Battery: 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging.

The smartphone offers good daylight photography, lag-free performance, a fluid display, and long battery life. You can read our detailed review to find out more about the device.

ProsCons
  • The smartphone has a sturdy build
  • A smooth 120Hz display provides a pleasant viewing experience
  • Decent performance
  • Low-light photography is not up to the mark
  • There is no charger inside the box