The era of 5G is about to begin in the telecom industry and most of the telecom operators have already shown the readiness for 5G.
Testing’s by Airtel and Jio are already in full fledge. Let’s see if Airtel/Vodafone or any other telecom operator is starting 5G services ahead of Reliance or it will be Reliance JIO again to be the first to provide 5G just like it brought revolutionary change when launching JIO 4G in India.
What is 5G? and Why do we need it ?
5G is a 5th generation mobile network. It is the next version after the 4G (4th Generation). 5G has very high data speeds and is rumored to provide data speed in Gbps. Moreover it also has very very low latency, more stability, efficiency which will enhance smooth user experience.
In order to be compatible to use the cutting edge 5G technology, upgraded mobile devices should also be available to support 5G.
As 5G is a new technology, the compatible mobile devices are less in the market and are priced very high. 5G is not yet launched but many mobile companies like Mi, Oneplus, Samsung, OPPO, VIVO have already launched new devices which give support to 5G.
In this article we will have a look at the 5G smartphones under 20000 Rs Budget with their features, ratings, specifications, images and date of availability.
This article will help to narrow down your search when purchasing a 5G smartphone.
Top 11 5G smartphones under 20000 Budget
- Xiaomi redmi note 10 Pro
Display | 6.67 inches (16.9 cm) |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 |
Camera | Front : 32MP Back: 108 MP |
Storage | 64 GB |
RAM | 6GB |
Launch date | March 4,2021 |
Price | 15,999/- INR |
Battery | 5020 mAh |
Android Version | v11 |
Rating | 4.5 |
It has an AMOLED touchscreen display with resolution of 1080×2340 pixels and aspect ratio of 19.5:9 Which provides the best viewing experience.
It will be available in different colors like Glacier white, Aurora Green and Midnight black. It is powered by Octa Core Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730g processor which provides great gaming experience and lag-free performance when working with multiple apps.
It can Click great photos and amazing videos due to the high Megapixels of the Camera.
It comes with 30 watt fast charging support with which you can charge your device more faster than other regular devices.
This device will have an under screen fingerprint sensor. It comes with Android version 11 MIUI 12 support.
- Samsung Galaxy A32 5G
Display | 6.5 inches (16.51 cm) |
Processor | MediaTek MT6853 Dimensity 720 |
Camera | Front: 13MP Rear: 48MP |
Storage | 64GB |
RAM | 4GB |
Launch date | March 4, 2021 |
Price | 15,999/- INR |
Battery | 5000 mAh |
Android Version | v11 |
Rating | 3 |
It has a screen resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels The memory storage is expandable upto 1TB It is available in awesome Violet, Black, Blue and white colour.
It has a fingerprint sensor and supports quick charging. It weighed 205 grams. It has its own Samsung one UI It has USB type C And supports VoLTE. As it is having low RAM the experience when working with multiple applications is not that good. Also it comes with enough bloatware applications from Samsung. It comes with an Octa Core processor.
After the entry of Xiaomi the competition for Samsung has increased a lot but the performance has always been an issue with Samsung as the UI is not that smooth as compared to other phones of Xiaomi.
- OnePlus Nord n10 5G
Display | 6.49 inches (16.48 cm) |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 |
Camera | Front: 16MP Rear: 64MP |
Storage | 128GB |
RAM | 6GB |
Launch date | July, 2021 |
Price | 19,990/- INR |
Battery | 4300 mAh |
Android Version | V10 (Upgrade would be available) |
Rating | 4 |
It has a screen resolution of 1080 X 2400 pixels. No expandable memory available. It support fingerprint sensor and quick charging type C.
The most awesome thing about this phone is that oneplus is offering a 3.5 mm jack with this smartphone which is not available in other oneplus devices. It has an Octa Core processor. It will also be available in another variant like 8GB 256 GB Storage and 12GB 256 GB storage.
The Nord series has always been in the news due to its low price and more features and one plus has always been providing a Lag free experience in all the mobile phones so this will also be a good hit in the market. Do Wishlist this when you are planning to buy 5G phone.
- Xiaomi Redmi note 10T
Display | 6.5 inches ( 16.5 cm) |
Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 7nm |
Camera | Front: 8 MP Rear: 48 MP |
Storage | 64GB |
RAM | 4Gb |
Launch date | June, 2021 |
Price | 14,999/- |
Battery | 5000 mAh |
Android Version | v11 |
Rating | 4 |
This is the first ever 5G mobile phone by Redmi. It is available in Graphite Black, Metallic Blue, Mint Green and Chromium white colours. It has an 18 watt fast charger .
It has a 90 Hz refresh rate which provides the best gaming experience and lag-free experience when working with multiple applications. It has new UFS 2.2 storage Technology. Also it has Octa Core processor.
With this one Xiaomi is back in the market with the cheapest 5G mobile and great specifications. It will be one of the best selling as it has USB type C and fast charger as well.
- Poco M3 pro 5G
Display | 6.5 inches (16.51 cm) |
Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 MT6833 |
Camera | Front: 8MP Rear: 48MP |
Storage | 64GB |
RAM | 4GB |
Launch date | June, 2021 |
Price | 13,999/- INR |
Battery | 5000 mAh |
Android Version | v11 |
Rating | 3.9 |
It has an Octa Core processor. It supports fast charging with a USB type C 18 watt charger. The storage is expandable upto 1TB.
It has screen refresh rate of 90 Hz and screen resolution of 1080×2400 pixels Which provides a great viewing experience along with the gaming and can work on multiple apps at a single time without any lag. It is available in Black, Poco Yellow and Blue colour.
It also has another variant of 6GB RAM and 128 GB of storage. Poco is considered to be the Nord series just like the oneplus but has not been able to grab much attention. It is based on Google stock Android which provides smoother experience and no bloatware apps.
- Nokia X100
Display | 6.5 inches (16.51 cms) |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
Camera | Front: 8MP Rear: 16MP + 12 MP |
Storage | 512 GB |
RAM | 8 GB |
Launch date | December 2021 (Rumored) |
Price | 15,999/- INR |
Battery | 7200 mAh |
Android Version | v10 |
Rating | NA |
As this is a rumored phone its specifications are too appealing at this price. This would be the first 5G smartphone from Nokia.
Nokia has a great fan following in the Indian market since it is rough and tough and cheaper than other phones. Also this model has a huge battery capacity of 7200 mAh which is very impressive.
As of now it will only be available in Black colour. The storage available would be 512 GB which is more than enough to store movies, songs and games.
Also it comes with 8GB of RAM which gives a spectacular experience in gaming and working with multiple apps.
- Realme 8 5G
Display | 6.5 inches (15.51 cms ) |
Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 MT6833 |
Camera | Front: 16MP Rear: 48MP |
Storage | 128 GB |
RAM | 4 GB |
Launch date | April 2021 |
Price | 14,999/- INR |
Battery | 5000 mAh |
Android Version | v11 |
Rating | 4 |
This phone is powered with an octa-core processor which provides seamless experience when working with multiple applications and lag free gaming. Also it provides 128gb of storage so you can store as many files as you want without any constraints.
It supports 5G though it has not been tested as that is not rolled out in India yet. Another variant with 8GB RAM and 128gb storage is also available which is priced at 16,499/- INR. It has a 20:9 aspect ratio and 90 Hz refresh rate.
The display type is FHD+. Due to low RAM capacity this would not be an ideal choice for the end user as it won’t provide much smoother experience when working with multiple applications. Though storage is more than enough it is a good mobile for storing more videos for the person who is mostly using their phone for watching movies.
- Samsung Galaxy a22 5G
Display | 6.6 inches ( 16.76 cms ) |
Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 MT6833 |
Camera | Front: 8MP Rear: 48 MP |
Storage | 128 GB |
RAM | 8 GB |
Launch date | JUly 23, 2021 |
Price | 19,999/- INR |
Battery | 5000 mAh |
Android Version | v11 |
Rating | 3.5 |
This phone comes with USB Type C fast charge 15 W. It has an aspect ratio of 20:9 and a screen refresh rate of 90 Hz which gives a nice screen clarity and makes Video making and watching movies an awesome experience.
It has a bezel less display with top center Notch. I personally feel uncomfortable with bezel less displays as the toughen glass doesn’t remain intact to the screen properly. Also, it has 1TB of expandable storage which is way too much if you like to store more data on your phone.
In this model Samsung has provided 6 GB of RAM as other Samsung phones are lagging due to its heavy UI, but the price range according to the configuration is too high. No doubt the build quality of Samsung phones is way too good when compared to Xiaomi or other range of devices.
Samsung has already been in the market since long and is a good choice for many of the customers.
- Oppo A73 5G
Display | 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) |
Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 720 |
Camera | Front: 8 MP Rear: 16 MP |
Storage | 128 GB |
RAM | 8 GB |
Launch date | October 2021 |
Price | 17,990/- INR |
Battery | 4040 mAh |
Android Version | v10 |
Rating | 3.8 |
The battery capacity is not that good due to low mAh as compared to other mobiles. It has a 3.5 mm audio jack. It supports the Bluetooth 5.0 version. It has inbuilt FM radio.
The fingerprint sensor is on the side and not on the back nor on the front screen. As it has more storage and Ram you will experience Lag free gaming and you can store more videos and photos. The camera is on the top notch left side.
You can expand the memory by SD card support. It comes with Android 10 version and also it has USB type C charging.
- Oneplus Nord a200
Display | 6.49 inches (16.48 cm) |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 |
Camera | Front: 16 MP Rear: 13 + 2 + 2 MP |
Storage | 64 GB |
RAM | 4 GB |
Launch date | June 2021 |
Price | 19,990/- INR |
Battery | 5000 mAh |
Android Version | V11, OxygenOS 11 |
Rating | 4.1 |
It comes with a massive 5000 mAh battery and comes with fast charger USB type C which can charge your phone in under 30 minutes.
This variant comes with only 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage whereas other variants are also available with more RAM and storage. It comes with 90 Hz of screen refresh rate. It is the most affordable 5G phone provided by oneplus.
The camera quality is not that good. The images at night or not good as compared to other oneplus phones. So far the experience of using oneplus is Lag free and doesn’t heat when working with multiple apps.
- Xiaomi Redmi note 9 Pro 5G
Display | 6.67 inches (16.94 cm) |
Processor | Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G |
Camera | Front: 16 MP Rear: 108 MP |
Storage | 64 GB |
RAM | 6 GB |
Launch date | June 2022 |
Price | 15,999/- INR |
Battery | 4820 mAh |
Android Version | v10 |
Rating | NA |
It is rumored to be coming with Android version 10 and MIUI 12. It is yet to be launched in June 2022.
It has a great front and back camera. The camera quality during daylight is way too good. It comes with more RAM and Storage which gives immense gaming experience and lag free performance when you are working with more applications.
It comes with adreno 619 graphics and Octa Core processor, also it comes with a USB type C charging and supports fast charging of Xiaomi. It is accompanied with another variant with 8GB of RAM and 128 GB of Storage which will be priced at around 18,999/- INR.
Impact on the society
The impact on the society for 5G phones is not known. Experts are still debating the potential benefits and risks. One of the potential benefits of 5G wireless networks is that it could be used to provide internet access to remote areas without an efficient wired connection.
This can be valuable in developing countries where many people have limited access to information. Potential risks include possible health concerns, such as increased cancer risk or interference with medical devices.
As technology progresses, it becomes increasingly difficult to maintain personal privacy. With the release of 5G cell phones, the amount of information accessible to companies is vast.
Though these new advancements are exciting, these features can also be seen as a potential disadvantage.
Conclusion & My thoughts
5G phones are the future of phone technology. They will be faster, more energy efficient, and provide more coverage than current 4G networks.
Future phones will be close to being able to provide a complete virtual reality experience, as the advancements in 5G technology allow for more realistic graphics and better connection.
Do let me know in the comments which Mobile phone you liked the most or you purchased.