5G is the next generation of mobile networks, which offers faster data download and upload speeds, along with steadier connections on devices than before. 5G compatible smartphones have started hitting the markets across the globe.
AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint had started rolling out the 5G networks in the US almost a year ago. However, at that time there wasn’t a wide range of 5G compatible smartphones available in the market. Now, you’ll see a large number of 5G and WiFi 6 compatible smartphones available in the markets. Whereas, the Wi-Fi 6e smartphones are rare to spot right now.
The first 5G phones were powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset, which has Qualcomm’s first 5G modem, X50. And now, you must have seen the latest flagship devices are powered by the Snapdragon 865 chipset. This newer chipset has the support for Qualcomm’s newer 5G modem, X55. Therefore, we can expect a wide range of 5G compatible smartphones to hit the market this year.
Before jumping to the latest 5G compatible phones, here’s how to check whether your device supports 5G or not.
Before jumping to the latest 5G compatible phones, here’s how to check whether your device supports 5G or not.
How to check the mobile network compatibility of your smartphone?
Like Wi-Fi 6, there isn’t a direct method to check the mobile network compatibility of your phone from the settings menu. Rather, you can look up for the specifications of your smartphone from the following sources:
- Your phone manufacturer’s official website.
- Some popular platforms for smartphone specs like GSMArena.
- Google Search Engine Result Pages.
Let’s understand this with the help of an example. We’ll be checking the supported mobile networks on the recently launched Galaxy S20 Ultra.
Follow these steps to find if the Galaxy S20 Ultra supports 5G:
1. Go to gsmarena.com
2. Type S20 Ultra in the search box and select Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra.
3. Look for the Network section.
4. You’ll find the list of mobile networks supported by the S20 Ultra 5G.
For the Galaxy S20 Ultra, you’ll see that it supports GSM/CDMA/HSPA/EVDO/ LTE/ 5G mobile networks. Therefore, the Galaxy S20 Ultra is 5G compatible.
You can follow the same steps to know the Mobile network compatibility of any Android and iOS smartphones.
Now, let’s know which phones are 5G compatible.
Here’s the list of 5G compatible phones in 2021
1. Samsung Galaxy S20 series- S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra
Release date: February 12, 2020
Samsung launched the entire Galaxy S20 lineup with 5G connectivity and WiFi 6 compatibility. This is what we would expect from a premium flagship series. Moreover, all three smartphones use a modem, which is capable of connecting to both low-band and millimeter-wave 5G networks. Therefore, the entire S20 lineup is compatible with all four major US carriers, including AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint.
The Galaxy S20 and S20+ are available in LTE and 5G variants. Apart from the powerful specifications, the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G offers amazing camera features, particularly the Space Zoom with 10x Hybrid Zoom and 100x Super-Resolution Zoom.
The Galaxy S20 5G, S20 Plus 5G, and S20 Ultra 5G are priced at $999, $1,199, and $1,399 respectively.
Read our detailed review of the Galaxy S20
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2. Samsung Galaxy S10 5G
Release date: June 2019
Samsung made its entry into the world of 5G smartphones with the Galaxy S10 5G. The smartphone is a super-fast variant of the Galaxy S10, which was launched back in February 2019.
The Galaxy S10 5G features a 6.7-inch QHD+ display, 8GB RAM, and a 4,500mAh battery. The smartphones added a 3D depth sensor to the rear and the front cameras of the S10 lineup. It is truly an upgrade over the standard S10, offering you better cameras, a bigger screen, WiFi 6 compatibility, 5G connectivity. The Galaxy S10 5G is available in some regions, including the US and UK. The smartphone costs around $1,299 for the 256GB variant and $1,399 for the 512GB variant. The smartphone is available at every mobile network carrier in the US.
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3. Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
Release date: January 2020
Launched in September 2019, the Galaxy A90 5G is the cheapest 5G smartphone offered by Samsung. If you want to experience 5G connectivity and don’t want to break the bank, you can go for this affordable 5G smartphone.
The Galaxy A90 5G features a big 6.7-inch screen, triple-lens camera setup on the rear, and a 4,500mAh battery. These specifications offer a great deal in itself.
It’s great to see the sky-high prices of the 5G phones dropping with some affordable smartphones. And, this would mark the start of a trend where 5G phones are accessible at an attainable price.
4. Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G
Release date: September 2019
Right now, 5G smartphones are rarely cheap. Moreover, if we talk about a foldable smartphone with 5G connectivity, they are anything but cheap.
The Galaxy Fold 5G is the only foldable smartphone from Samsung that offers your 5G connectivity and WiFi 6 compatibility. The foldable phone features an enormous 7.2-inch primary screen, a 4.6-inch secondary screen, 12GB RAM, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset, and a total of six cameras.
The Galaxy Fold 5G is available in the UK, whereas you can go only for the LTE version in the US.
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5. Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G
Release date: August 2019
If you want to choose Samsung to experience 5G connectivity, you must check out the Galaxy Note 10+ 5G. There’s no wonder why the Note 10+ 5G has claimed to be the no-compromise Note. This feature-packed smartphone offers you a bigger screen, more RAM, WiFi 6 compatibility, 5G connectivity, and of course, the S-Pen.
The Galaxy Note 10+ 5G costs around $ 1,299 and is available from Verizon in the US.
The Korean tech giant revealed they sold more 5G smartphones than they expected in 2019. Samsung sold 6.7 million 5G smartphones in 2019, marking a better than expected sales number. And now, with the launch of the Galaxy S20 lineup, Samsung will definitely attract more potential customers.
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6. Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro
Xiaomi launched its 2020 flagship smartphones- Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro at an online-only event in China on February 13. Both the smartphones are available in 5G variants, and for now, there is no LTE variant available.
Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro are powered by the top-end Snapdragon 865 chipset, with an adjacent 5G modem. Moreover, you’ll love capturing photos and videos as these smartphones offer a 108MP main sensor and 8K video shooting capabilities.
These smartphones are amongst the rare 5G smartphones available right now in the market, which offers WiFi 6 compatibility.
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7. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G
Xiaomi launched the 5G variant of its Mi Mix 3 in May 2019, making it the UK’s first 5G smartphone.
The Mi Mix 3 5G is an affordable 5G yet powerful smartphone that offers you a sliding 6.39 OLED, bezel-less display, 10GB RAM, and a dual-camera setup on its rear. Also, this 5G variant offers you a more powerful battery compared to the standard Mi Mix 3.
The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G is available in the UK and Australia.
8. Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
Mi 9 Pro is Xiaomi’s second 5G smartphone. It offers you a 6.39-inch display, a 4,000mAh battery, Snapdragon 855 Plus chipset, and a triple-lens rear camera. Also, you can choose from the 8GB and 12GB RAM options.
For now, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro is not released in the US and is not available in the UK either. However, there are a few websites, which are selling Mi 9 Pro 5G, starting at $570.
9. OnePlus 7 Pro 5G and OnePlus 7 Pro 5G McLaren Edition
Release date: May 2019
OnePlus 7 Pro 5G is identical to the standard 4G variant- OnePlus 7 Pro. The 5G variant offers you the same display, camera, design, and battery. The only difference is that the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G is capable of 4G as well as 5G networks.
The OnePlus 7 Pro 5G offers you around 36% bigger display than the OnePlus 6T. The smartphone features a triple rear-camera, a pop-up selfie camera, a 90Hz refresh rate, and Snapdragon 855 chipset.
OnePlus 7 Pro 5G is available only from Sprint, for $20 per month on an 18-month Sprint Flex lease.
Read our long term review of the OnePlus 7 Pro
Talking about the OnePlus 7 Pro McLaren Edition, it’s the most premium 5G smartphone that you can buy from OnePlus. The smartphone features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display, pop-up selfie camera, top-end Snapdragon 855 Plus chipset, triple rear camera, and 12GB RAM.
The OnePlus 7 Pro McLaren Edition is available on T-Mobile in the US, and only the LTE version is available in the UK.
Also, OnePlus Concept One is another smartphone inspired by McLaren’s sports car, which the company unveiled at CES 2020.
10. Huawei Mate X
Release date: November 2019
Huawei unveiled a foldable 5G smartphone, Mate X at the MWC 2019. Huawei’s foldable phone features a triple-lens camera setup, Kirin 980 chipset, 8GB RAM, and 4,500mAh battery with fast charging.
When folded, the Mate X leaves you with screens on each side on the smartphone. And, when opened, it sports a full 8-inch display, with a grip on the side to hold it in tablet mode.
Although the Huawei Mate X can be considered as one of the early 5G phones, it lies on the most expensive side as well. It’s going to cost you around $2,600.
11. Huawei Mate 20 X 5G
The Huawei Mate 20 X 5G is a powerful, 5G variant of the standard Mate 20 X smartphone. Unlike the latest Huawei smartphones that had to be shipped without Google services, Mate 20 X has a complete suite of Google Apps.
The smartphone offers a huge 7.2-inch screen and a triple-lens camera setup with 3x optical zoom. However, the Mate 20 X 5G is packed with a smaller battery capacity of 4,200mAh, compared to the 5,000mAh battery in the Mate 20 X.
12. Oppo Reno 5G
Release date: May 2019
Oppo entered the world of 5G phones, in April 2019, with the Oppo Reno 5G.
The Oppo Reno 5G offers a 6.6-inch, bezel-less, HD+ AMOLED display, a triple-lens camera setup, with a 10x lossless hybrid zoom camera. Also, you’ll get a 4,065mAh battery, an in-display fingerprint scanner, and a pop-up selfie camera.
The smartphone is available in the UK and Australia as well.
13. ZTE Axon 10S Pro
Release date: February 2020
If you’re looking for an affordable 5G phone, ZTE Axon is definitely worth considering. The smartphone was launched in May 2019 and it was the first smartphone with the Snapdragon 865 chipset that has an adjacent 5G modem.
ZTE Axon 10S Pro features a 6.47-inch AMOLED display, a 48MP primary sensor, and a 4,000mAh battery. Although the specifications might not be compared to a high-end 5G smartphone, ZTE Axon is a viable option for an affordable 5G smartphone.
14. Huawei Mate 30 5G and Mate 30 Pro 5G
Release date: October 2019
Huawei launched the Mate 30 5G and Mate 30 Pro 5G on September 19, 2019. Huawei’s latest phablet flagships are powered by the high-end Kirin 990 chipset.
The Mate 30 5G offers a 6.62 FHD+ OLED display, triple rear cameras, and a 4,200mAh battery. Whereas, the Mate 30 Pro 5F is packed with a bigger 4,500mAh battery, a 6.53-inch OLED display, and a more powerful quad-camera setup on the rear.
Despite satisfying features, these Huawei devices have not been officially released in the US, UK, or Australia. Most of you would have already guessed the reason for the same. Yes, it’s due to the
unsolved issues with the US. As a result, the phablets did not ship with any of the Google services.
15. LG V50 ThinQ
Release date: May 2019
LG announced its first 5G compatible smartphone- LG V50 ThinQ at the MWC 2019.
The LG V50 ThinQ offers a 6.4-inch P-OLED display, a triple camera setup on the rear, a dual-sensor selfie camera, 6GB RAM, and Snapdragon 865 chipset. The smartphone is equipped with an optional second screen accessory in the form of LG DualScreen.
The 5G smartphone costs around $999 and is available in several countries, including the US, UK, and Australia.
Also, it was expected that LG would launch its new flagship phone with 5G compatibility- LG V60 ThinQ at MWC 2020. But unfortunately, the MWC 2020 got canceled due to Coronavirus concerns. Let’s see what LG has planned for its next flagship smartphone.
16. Honor View 30 and View 30 Pro
Release date: November 2019
Despite being Honor’s 2019 flagships launched in December, the View 30 and View 30 Pro are available only in China right now.
The View 30 and View 30 Pro offers decent specifications, including a 6.57-inch IPS LCD display, a powerful Kirin 990 chipset, and a triple-lens rear camera. These 5G smartphones have fast and reverse wireless charging capabilities.
17. Moto Z3/ Moto Z4
Release date: August 2018
Moto Z3 was the world’s first 5G smartphone, which was technically the Moto Z3 paired with a 5G Moto Mod. The Moto Z3 offers a decent 6.01-inch screen, 6GB RAM, and Snapdragon 835 processor. Although the specifications are not top-end, with the 5G add-on, Z3 definitely qualifies for the 5G smartphones roundup. The Moto Z4 is the Z3 successor for 2019.
18. iPhone 12 Series
Release date: October 13, 2020
The latest Apple flagship, iPhone 12 Series is introduced with a lineup of four models- iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max. The newest addition to the iPhone family is the cute, little iPhone 12 Mini, featuring a 5.4” screen size, which makes it a perfect smartphone that’s comfortable for one-handed use. Besides, Apple also ditched the LCD Panel and introduced the Super Retina XDR OLED display amongst the entire lineup of the iPhone 12 Series. Plus, all the models are packed with support for 5G networks and Wi-Fi 6 compatibility.
The elder siblings, the iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max are termed “Photographer’s iPhones”. They feature the LiDAR scanner with an aim to deliver the best possible AR experience. The LiDAR sensor has the ability to provide upto 6 times faster autofocus in the dark, which helps in shooting Night Portraits. Another important introduction is the Apple MagSafe Charger that doubles up the wireless charging speeds, from 7.5W to 15W. Besides, Apple and various other third-party manufactures have introduced some amazing Magsafe accessories to enhance the overall user experience.
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19. Galaxy S21 Series
Release date: January 14, 2021
After the Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, S20 Ultra, and S20 FE, Samsung has released its latest S Series, the Galaxy S21 series with future-proof specs. All the models of the Galaxy S21 lineup- Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, and Galaxy S21 Ultra support 5G networks and are Wi-Fi 6 compatible. The Galaxy S21 and S21 Plus feature a stunning flat FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2x display with a 120Hz refresh rate, an impressive battery life, an innovative, eye-catching Contour Cut Camera block, and a powerful Exynos 2100 processor. Whereas the top model of the S21 Series, Galaxy S21 Ultra is an impressive flagship that sports a stunning 6.8” edge Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2x display with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support. On top of it, the S21 Ultra is the first Galaxy phone, apart from the Note Series that has got support for the company’s S Pen Stylus (sold separately). These amazing smartphones also bring a host of new features with
Android 11. Also, the truly premium flagship, Galaxy S21 Ultra makes it to the list of Wi-Fi 6e smartphones. As Galaxy S21 Series is priced lower than the S20 Series, Samsung has made a few changes like elimination of the MicroSD card support and dropping the maximum resolution to FHD+ (in S21 and S21 Plus).
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20. OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro
Release date: April 14, 2020
OnePlus launched its 8 Series with an affordable flagship, the OnePlus 8, and a premium flagship, the OnePlus 8 Pro that has much more to offer with some high-end specifications.
The OnePlus 8 sports a big 6.55-inch FHD+ display, a triple rear camera setup, and a 4,300mAh battery. The elder sibling, the OnePlus 8 Pro ups the size to a 6.78-inch QHD+ display, boasts a quad-rear camera setup, and a bigger 4,510mAh battery. These 5G smartphones are packed with Wi-Fi 6 compatibility. The Pro model has got an impressive camera with a 48MP main sensor, paired with a 48MP ultra-wide, 5MP color filter lens, and an 8MP Telephoto lens with a 3x Hybrid Zoom. OnePlus 8 Pro is one of the best OnePlus phones that you can get for yourself.
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21. Motorola Edge Plus
Release Date: May 14, 2020
Motorola has launched its flagship, Motorola Edge Plus with a 6.7-inch FHD+ OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, a big 5,000mAh battery, Snapdragon 865 chipset, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. One of the major highlights of this 5G compatible smartphone is the triple rear camera system, with a jaw-dropping 108MP primary shooter. Edge Plus packs the best camera ever put on a Motorola phone. Plus, the phone has got
two powerful stereo speakers that deliver immersive, rich, and clear sound.
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22. OnePlus 8T 5G
Release date: October 14, 2020
After the massive popularity of the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro, the company introduced a new model to its 8 Series, the OnePlus 8T. The smartphone looks similar to the OnePlus Nord with a few upgrades. It features a 6.55” Fluid AMOLED display with a whopping 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 865 Chipset, quad-camera setup on its glossy rear panel, and a 4,500mAh battery. Another major highlight of the OnePlus 8T is the Warp Charge 65, which promises to deliver a day’s power in a mere 15 minutes. That’s impressive, right? On the top, OxygenOS 11 adds a distinctive look to Android and brings a host of improvements like enhanced Dark Mode, Revamped UI for default apps, intuitive gestures for one-hand use, and more.
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23. Galaxy Z Fold 2
Release date: September 2020
Galaxy Z Fold 2 is the second-generation Samsung foldable smartphone that offers a ton of improvements like a hands-free camera that shoots when you wave, a redesigned hinge to hold the phone at different angles for hands-free
video calls, and a gorgeous 7.6” Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. This 5G compatible smartphone is powered by Snapdragon 865+ chipset that adds support for the Wi-Fi 6E. This luxurious foldable smartphone shares many similarities with the Note 20 Ultra like a 120 Hz refresh rate, triple rear camera setup, and a pretty big 4,500mAh battery. It’s an impressive successor of the Galaxy Z Fold that offers enhanced multitasking, an optimized UI, and a pro-grade built-in editing studio.
Read our detailed review of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
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24. Galaxy Z Flip 5G
Release date: August 2020
The Galaxy Z Flip 5G brings the support for 5G networks and Wi-Fi 6 to the original, Galaxy Z Flip. It’s a full-screen phone with flexible glass that can be folded and easily fits into your pocket or a bag. The Galaxy Z Flip is almost half the price of the Galaxy Z Fold 2 smartphone, which makes it an attractive option for all users who want to get their hands on a foldable smartphone. It’s a good-looking 5G-compatible smartphone that is powered by Snapdragon 865+ chipset, supports Flex mode for doing different tasks simultaneously, and allows hands-free video calls.
25. Google Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5
Release date: October 2020
Google Pixel 4a is the best affordable 5G smartphone for photos. Whereas the Pixel 5 packs more advanced features and costs around $200 more than the Pixel 4a 5G. Both these 5G smartphones feature an excels in their imaging departments with a 12MP dual-pixel main shooter, a 16MP ultra-wide sensor, and an 8MP front camera. These 5G Google phones are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G and pack AI-powered software features that make these phones stand out from the crowd. The Pixel 4a 5G supports 18W fast charging, and the Pixel 5 brings wireless as well as reverse wireless charging.
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26. ZTE Red Magic 5G
Release Date: March 2020
The ZTE Red Magic 5G is a budget-friendly 5G gaming smartphone that packs impressive game-centric features and specifications. It sports a unique design with a 6.65-inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with an eye-popping 144Hz refresh rate, a triple rear camera setup with a 64MP main shooter, and a 4,500mAh battery with 55W fast-charging. Nubia Red magic 5G utilizes an advanced liquid-cooling system with a turbofan for improved heat dissipation to support those long hours of gaming. The smartphone is available in Eclipse Black, Hot Rod Red, and Pulse color options.
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27. LG V60 ThinQ 5G
Release Date: March 20, 2020
LG V60 ThinQ 5G is a dual-screen smartphone that features an all-glass front and back and an aluminum frame that makes the phone look premium. This 5G smartphone by LG has got a 6.8-inch P-OLED display, triple rear camera setup with 8K video recording capabilities, Wi-Fi 6 compatibility, a big 5,000mAh battery, and even a 3.5mm headphone jack. You can enjoy the dual-screen experience with the LG Dual Screen (sold separately) that brings a host of useful tricks and improves multitasking. This 5G compatible smartphone supports fast charging, Quick Charge 4.0+, and wireless charging.
28. Sony Xperia 1 II
Released date: May 2020
The Sony Xperia 1 II sports a 6.5” OLED Cinemawide display with HDR, a triple-lens rear camera, an 8MP front camera, and a 4,000mAh battery with USB PD fast charging. It is powered by Snapdragon 865 processor, supports Wi-Fi 6, and has got an impressive camera system with exceptionally fast autofocus. Plus, this 5G smartphone comes with Photography Pro and Cinematography Pro apps that offer more manual control over the camera settings.
29. Asus ROG Phone 3
Release date: July 2020
Here’s another gaming 5G smartphone that brings a host of advanced specifications and gaming-centric features. The Asus ROG Phone 3 features a 6.59” FHD+ AMOLED display with HDR 10+ support and an industry-leading 144Hz refresh rate to offer an unmatched visual and gaming experience. There’s an AeroActive 3 cooling fan that keeps your phone cool during its peak performance and heavy gaming sessions. The upgraded AirTrigger 3 system introduces intuitive gaming, where you can control the actions simply by tilting the phone. Plus, the new GameFX audio system with dual front-facing stereo speakers delivers powerful audio for an immersive gaming experience. The Asus ROG Phone 3 packs a monster 6,000mAh battery with QuickCharge 4.0.
30. Lenovo Legion Phone Duel
Release date: July 2020
The Lenovo Legion Phone Duel is a gaming 5G smartphone that has got some similar specifications as the Asus ROG Phone 3, including a Full HD+ AMOLED display (6.65-inches), a 144Hz refresh rate, up to 16GB RAM, and 512GB storage. The phone’s customized software dashboard, Lenovo Legion Realm allows you to tweak hardware performance settings, scroll through the latest downloadable titles in Google Play, and select the enabled network to reduce video and in-game latency. There’s a big 5,000 mAh battery with the 90W Turbo Power Charging Technology that can re-energize the phone up to 50 percent in just 10 minutes.
31. Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra
Release date: August 5, 2020
The latest Note Series by Samsung is a classic case of stunning design and remarkable hardware specifications. The Galaxy Note 20 has got a 6.7-inch flat FHD+ Super AMOLED Plus Infinity-O display with HDR10+, a triple rear camera with 12MP wide, 12MP ultra-wide, & 64MP telephoto sensors. The maxed-out variant, Galaxy Note 20 Ultra boasts a 6.9-inch edge Quad HD+ Dynamic 2X Infinity-O display with HDR10+ & a 120Hz refresh rate, and a pretty big 4,500mAh battery. This high-end model has a triple camera set up on its rear panel, with a phenomenal 108MP primary shooter like
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32. Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Release date: October 2, 2020
Samsung added a fourth model to its Galaxy S20 lineup, the S20 FE (fan Edition). It’s a 5G compatible smartphone that offers some of the top specifications at an affordable price of $699. It features a 6.5-inch FHD Infinity-O display with an impressive 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 865 processor, Wi-Fi 6 compatibility, 32MP front camera, and a 4,500mAh battery with wireless charging. Just like the Galaxy S20, the S20 FE also houses the same pro-grade triple rear camera system with a 12MP main shooter, up to 30x space zoom, and 3x optical zoom.
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33. LG Velvet 5G
Release date: May 2020
The LG Velvet 5G features a 6.8-inch OLED FHD+ display with curved front glass, triple rear cameras, Snapdragon 765G chipset, support for LG dual-screen accessory, and a 4,300mAh battery with fast wireless charging. When most companies are launching smartphones with bigger camera bumps, LG has followed a different path with its Velvet 5G phone. It has got a super-slim camera array, housing a 48MP standard, an 8MP ultra-wide, and a 5MP depth camera.
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34. LG Wing 5G
Release date: October 2020
LG Wing is the world’s first 5G Swivel smartphone, featuring an innovative multi-screen that aims to enhance productivity, creativity, and entertainment. The phone has got a triple rear camera system with a 64MP standard and a 13MP ultra-wide sensor with a whopping 117-degree FOV. For selfies, there’s a 32MP pop-up camera. This 5G compatible smartphone packs a 4,000mAh battery and offers expandable microSD storage of up to 2TB.
35. Asus Zenfone 7 and 7 Pro
Release date: September 2020
Asus Zenfone 7 and 7 Pro models are Wi-Fi 6 and 5G compatible smartphones that sport a 6.67” AMOLED display with an all-screen NanoEdge design and a 90Hz refresh rate for an immersive viewing experience. One of the major highlights of these phones is the Flip camera module with the triple front and rear sensors. This includes a 64MP wide-angle primary shooter, paired with an ultrawide-angle and a telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom to capture beautiful photos and selfies. On top of it, Zenfone 7 and 7 Pro 5G utilizes the DC Dimming Technology which aims to reduce screen flicker and offer a more comfortable viewing experience in low-light conditions.
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36. Oppo Find X2 Pro and X2 Lite
Release date: March 2020
The Oppo Find X2 Lite features a 6.4-inch AMOLED capacitive display, a 4,025mAh battery, primary quad cameras that can shoot in 4K@30fps, and a Snapdragon 765G chipset. Whereas, the Oppo Find X2 Pro is an exciting 5G compatible smartphone that brings a variety of advanced features. It sports a 6.7-inch Ultra Vision Screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 240Hz Touch Sampling rate. Plus, the smartphone has got an Ultra Vision camera system on its rear panel, housing a 48MP wide-angle, a 48MP ultra-wide angle, and a 13MP Telephoto sensor. Oppo Find X2 Pro packs two 2130mAh batteries with 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 Flash Charge support.
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37. Sony Xperia 5 II
Release date: December 2020
Sony Xperia 5 II is a premium 5G smartphone that sports a 6.1” HDR OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz Touch Scanning rate to deliver a smooth, unparalleled gaming experience. One of the standout features includes a triple camera array with Alpha Camera Technology that lets you capture breath-taking shots with perfect exposure and razor-sharp focus.
38. Moto Razr 5G
Release date: October 2020
Moto Razr 5G is one of the expensive foldable smartphones available in the market. It features a 6.2” foldable plastic OLED display, a 2800mAh battery with 15W Turbo Power Charging, a 48 MP main and selfie camera, and blazingly fast 5G speeds. Plus, there’s an improved 2.7-inch Quick View display that allows you to view notifications, make calls, get directions, interact with the Google Assistant, and much more.
39. Xiaomi Mi 10T 5G and Mi 10T Pro 5G
Release date: October 2020
Here we’ve got two mid-range 5G smartphones that offer some impressive features like Wi-Fi 6 and Snapdragon 865 5G chipset for a super-smooth user experience. Xiaomi Mi 10T 5G and 10T Pro 5G have got a big 6.67″ IPS LCD screen with a 1080 x 2400 resolution, HDR10+ certification, and a whopping 144Hz refresh rate. These 5G compatible phones pack a pretty big 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging capabilities.
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40. OnePlus 9 Series
Release date: March 23, 2021
The ultra-popular OnePlus 9 Series includes a mid-ranger OnePlus 9, a true premium flagship OnePlus 9 Pro, and a new addition, the OnePlus 9R. One of the most standout features of the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro is the Hasselblad Camera that offers a top-of-the-line mobile photography experience. The mid-ranger OnePlus 9 features a 48MP main snapper, a 50MP ultra-wide sensor, and a monochrome lens. Whereas, the OnePlus 9 Pro boasts an additional 8MP Telephoto Lens.
Talking about the OnePlus 9R, it’s a budget-friendly 5G compatible smartphone that features impressive features like a 120Hz refresh rate, a quad rear camera setup, Wi-Fi 6 support, and more. It’s worth knowing that the OnePlus 9R is exclusive to India.
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41. Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G
Announced date: August 11, 2021
The recently announced Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G is the most affordable Samsung foldable phone ever released by the company. This Wi-Fi 6 and 5G Galaxy smartphone features a 6.7-inch (2640 x 1080 pixels) & a 1.9-inch (60 x 512 pixels) Super AMOLED display, the latest Snapdragon 888 chipset, and a 120Hz refresh rate for a top-notch performance
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42. Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G
Announced date: August 11, 2021
The successor of the Z Fold 2, the latest Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G is a high-end foldable smartphone that’s packed with future-proof specifications. This 5G Galaxy smartphone supports Wi-Fi 6e to deliver faster wireless network performance. It features a 6.2-inch AMOLED front cover display (2268 x 832 pixels) and a massive 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED display (2208 x 1768). Impressively, both the displays of Z Fold 3 come with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ certification.
The triple rear camera setup, the side-mounted fingerprint sensor, Samsung DeX mode, built-in Dolby Atmos Stereo speakers, Ultra-Wideband (UWB) support are some of the standout features of this latest 5G-ready foldable smartphone.
Make sure to browse our lists of the best Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G cases and accessories that you can buy right now.
List of Cheaper 5G Phones
1. CoolPad Legacy 5G
The Chinese smartphone maker unveiled its first 5G smartphone, Legacy 5G, at CES 2020. The 5G compatible smartphone offers a 6.53-inch display, 4GB RAM, a 4,000mAh battery, and Snapdragon 765G chipset.
CoolPad Legacy 5G will be available in the second quarter of 2020 for under $400. Therefore, the Legacy 5G has reserved a spot on the list of cheapest 5G smartphones.
2. TCL 10 5G
TCL had announced three smartphones in its new 10 series lineup- TCL 10L, TCL 10 Pro, TCL 10 5G. The best part is all the smartphones of the 10 series lineup will be priced below $500, including the 5G variant.
TCL had planned to reveal the specifications of its 5G smartphone at the now-canceled MWC 2020. For now, we just know the TCL 10 5G might feature a large LCD screen, quad-rear camera, and Snapdragon 765G chipset.
3. Galaxy A71 5G
Release date: December 2020
The Galaxy A71 is a budget-friendly 5G compatible smartphone that features a quad camera with super-steady mode for pro-grade shots, a 6.5” edge-to-edge Infinity-O display, and a long-lasting 4,000mAh battery. The phone allows you to capture epic landscape shots, dramatic portraits, macro shots with great detail and texture, and a lot more with its pro-level imaging capabilities. You can grab this affordable 5G smartphone in White and Black finishes.
4. Vivo iQOO3 5G
Release date: February 2020
Vivo iQOO3 is an excellent smartphone that brings 5G networks and Wi-Fi compatibility at an affordable price. It has got a 6.44-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED screen with support for HDR10+ content playback, a quad rear camera with a 48MP primary shooter with PDAF, a 16MP front camera, and a big 4,400mAH battery with ultra-fast charging. There’s an Ultra Game Mod that focuses to deliver the best possible gaming experience by allowing you to block notifications and calls while playing. This makes it a fantastic 5G phone for all gamers. It’s worth mentioning that the maxed-out variant (12GB RAM and 256GB storage) is 5G ready and the other options are LTE only.
5. Realme X50 Pro 5G
Release date: February 2020
Realme X50 Pro is another budget-friendly 5G smartphone that boasts a 6.44-inch Full HD+, Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, a quad rear camera system, and a dual selfie camera with a 32MP Sony sensor. The prime highlights of this affordable 5G smartphone include better low-light photography with Nightscape & Super Nightscape 3.0 mode and 65W SuperDart fast-charging that can re-energize the phone from dead to 100% in a mere 30 minutes.
6. OnePlus Nord N10 5G
Release date: October 2020
OnePlus Nord N10 is a budget-friendly 5G smartphone that looks quite similar to the OnePlus 8T with the same punch-hole design and a rear camera setup. It sports a 6.49-inch FHD+ LCD panel with a 90Hz refresh rate, which is pretty good at this price. The smartphone brings back the 3.5mm audio jack to plug in your wired headphones and expanded memory, which is a rarity on OnePlus phones.
There’s a quad rear camera setup, housing a 64MP primary shooter, a 119-degrees ultra-wide, a 2MP macro, and a 2MP monochrome sensor. For selfies and video calls, there’s a 16MP front camera. The Nord N10 5G packs a 4300mAh battery with the support of the company’s Warp Charge 30T technology. The company claims that you can fast-charge the Nord N10 from 1 to 67 percent in a mere 30 minutes.
7. Motorola One 5G Ace
Announced Date: January 2021
Motorola One Ace is the latest 5G compatible smartphone by the company that allows you to experience super-fast 5G speeds at an affordable price of $399.99. The smartphone features a 6.7-inch Full HD+ Max Vision display with a punch-hole cutout for the front camera. There’s a triple rear camera boasting a 48MP main shooter with powerful AI features, a dedicated depth sensor, and a Macro Vision that adds to the versatility. This 5G compatible smartphone has got a 5,000mAh battery that can be stretched up to two days on a single charge.
8. Vivo Z6 5G
Release date: February 2020
Here comes another feature-packed, budget-friendly 5G smartphone. Vivo Z6 5G features a 6.57-inches IPS LCD screen with a 2400×1080 resolution. There’s a quad rear camera setup, housing a 48MP primary shooter, a 16MP front camera, and a big 5,000mAH battery with 44W fast charging. This Wi-Fi 6 and 5G-ready smartphone is available in Aurora Black, Ice Age, and Interstellar Black finishes.
9. Galaxy A32 5G and A42 5G
Release date: February 2021, November 2020
If you need the best budget 5G smartphone, Galaxy A32 is an excellent deal. It features a modern design with a 6.5” HD+ Infinity V Display, a five-lens camera system, a 12MP selfie camera, and a big 5,000mAh battery. It’s one of the most affordable 5G smartphones available in the markets.
Coming to the Galaxy A42 5G, it features a 6.6” Infinity-U Super AMOLED screen, a triple rear camera setup, a 5,000mAh battery, and has got color gradients for a refreshed & unique look.
10. Galaxy A52 5G
Release date: February 2021
Here comes another model from Samsung’s A Series that offers 5G compatibility. Galaxy A52 5G is one of the best midrange 5G smartphones that you can get in 2021. It rocks a 6.5” dazzling edge-to-edge Infinity-O display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a quad rear camera system, a 32MP selfies camera, as well as a 3.5mm headphone jack.
11. Realme X7 Pro and X7 Pro Ultra
Release date: April 2021
Realme X7 Pro and X7 Pro Ultra are budget-friendly 5G compatible smartphones that are packed with some mind-boggling features. The Realme X7 Pro 5G features a 6.55” Super AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, a quad rear camera, and a 4,500mAh battery with 65W ultra-fast charging.
The elder sibling, Realme X7 Pro Ultra is also a 5G enabled smartphone that packs Wi-Fi 6 connectivity.
Apart from these, the Realme X50 Pro Player and Realme X7 Max are also 5G compatible smartphones offered by the company.
12. OnePlus Nord 2 5G
Release date: July 22, 2021
Joining the list of the affordable 5G smartphones is the recently launched OnePlus Nord 2 5G. It’s a budget flagship killer, featuring a 6.43″ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, and HDR10+ certification. It’s worth knowing that the Nord 2 5G is the first OnePlus smartphone to pack a MediaTek chipset rather than Snapdragon processors on other models.
Make sure to browse through our list of the best OnePlus Nord 2 5G Accessories.
12.Google Pixel 5a
Release date: August 2021
Google’s latest mid-range smartphone, Pixel 5a is the best 5G camera phone that you can get for yourself in 2021. There’s a dual-camera setup on the rear panel, housing a 16MP ultrawide sensor and a 12.2MP main shooter. Pixel 5a sport a unibody aluminum design with IP67 dust & water resistance, a pretty good 4680mAh battery, and Snapdragon 765G processor. This 5G phone is up for
pre-orders in the US and Japan on Google Store. The shipping will start on August 26, 2021.
That was all for the 5G compatible smartphones. You can tick the boxes and join the 5G revolution. We’ll be updating our list as we get to know about the launched and as well as upcoming 5G smartphones.
Conclusion
The 5G wave is sure to grow larger this year, with many major companies launching their flagships with 5G connectivity. Also, the mid-tier Snapdragon 765 chipset is integrated with support for the 5G networks. So, we can expect the 5G networks on mid-range smartphones as well. Moreover, we can expect cheaper 5G phones with decent specifications, which will undercut the expensive 5G smartphones.
