As the Indian government works towards bringing 5G to the country, smartphone manufacturers have long been ready. However, 5G phones were a bit expensive if we talk about situations pertaining even a year ago. But now, things have changed and the market is filled with 5G phones ranging from cheapest to the priciest. We’ll be taking a look at the top 5 cheapest 5G phones today that you can buy right now.
Samsung Galaxy M13 5G
The Galaxy M13 5G costs Rs 13,999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant and Rs 15,999 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage version. The device sports a 6.5-inch HD+ display with 90Hz refresh rate with 400 nits brightness and Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC paired with up to 6GB of RAM. The RAM can be extended to up to 12GB with Samsung RAM Plus feature. It gets 128GB of storage with up to 1TB of microSD card expansion.
For photos and videos, the Galaxy M13 5G comes with a dual rear camera setup including a 50-megapixel main sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. There is a 5-megapixel front camera for selfies and video calls.
Connectivity options on the phone include Wi-Fi, 5G (11 5G bands), Bluetooth, dual-band Wi-Fi, and a USB Type-C port. The smartphone packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 15W charging. It comes with the Samsung Knox security suite as well.
Poco M6 Pro 5G
The Poco M6 Pro 5G starts at Rs 10,999 for the 4GB + 64GB model, and goes up till Rs 12,999 for the 6GB + 128GB model. The 4GB + 128GB variant costs Rs 11,999. It sports a 6.79-inch IPS LCD FHD+ display that has a peak brightness of 550 nits, a 70% NTSC colour gamut, and a contrast ratio of 1500:1. Under the hood, it is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset.
The device will have 4 GB, 6 GB of LPDDR4x RAM options and up to 128 GB of UFS 2.2 storage. For additional storage, the device is equipped with a microSD card slot which can expand storage up to 1TB. It runs on MIUI 14 based on Android 13.
For optics, there’s a 50-megapixel f/1.8 primary camera and a 2-megapixel f/2.4 macro sensor. On the front, it features an 8-megapixel shooter. The power button, located on the right side of the device, is integrated with a fingerprint scanner. The smartphone is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging.
Connectivity options on the smartphone include Dual-Band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, 4G LTE, 3.5mm Headphone jack and a USB-C port for charging. The device is also IP53 rated and has an IR Blaster as well.
Lava Blaze 2 5G
The Lava Blaze 2 5G is available in two variants, where the base 4GB + 64GB model costs Rs 9,999 while the top-end 6GB + 128GB model costs Rs 10,999.
The Blaze 2 5G sports a 6.56-inch HD+ IPS display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a 1600 x 720 pixels resolution. As for the chipset, it is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6020 Processor under the hood.
The Blaze 2 5G gets up to 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM with up to 6GB Virtual RAM support. Further, there’s up to 128GB UFS 2.2 ROM. In addition, it packs a 5000mAh battery and 18W fast charging.
The smartphone runs on Android 13 OS and gets a 50 MP AI dual rear camera setup along with an 8MP front camera. Connectivity options include 5G, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, 3.5mm Headphone jack and a USB-C port for charging.
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Itel P55 5G
The launch price for the Itel P55 5G is set at Rs 9,999 for the 6GB + 128GB model and Rs 9,699 for the 4GB + 64GB trim in India. It can be bought via Amazon in Blue or Green colours. Itel is also offering a 2-year warranty on the device along with a VIP screen replacement offer.
The Itel P55 sports a 6.6-inch HD+ display with a Resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels and a refresh rate of 90Hz. It packs a MediaTek Dimensity 6080 SoC paired with up to 6GB RAM and up to 128GB of storage. At the rear, it gets a dual camera setup including a 50MP main sensor and an AI sensor.
The device is backed by a 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging. It also gets a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security. Connectivity options on the device include 5G, Dual-Band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and a USB-C port for charging.
Infinix Hot 20 5G
The Infinix Hot 20 5G is priced at Rs 11,999 and comes in Space Blue, Blaster Green, and Racing Black colours. It sports a 6.6-inch IPS LCD panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. The device is powered by the Dimensity 810 5G SoC, paired with 4GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 64GB storage.
At the rear, the Infinix device has a 50-megapixel Samsung JN1 f/1.6 main camera and a depth sensor. It has an 8-megapixel front-facing shooter. The device boots to Android 12 OS with the XOS 10.6 UI on top.
It has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security and stereo speakers. The device features a 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging support and 5W reverse charging. Connectivity options include dual SIM, 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC (for contactless payments), a 3.5mm audio jack, and a USB-C port.