This article focusses on the best smartphones that support 5G cellular connectivity and cost as low as ₹15,000 and below.
The 5G technology is the latest cellular technology as it gives you faster connectivity that guarantees you a faster download speed. Every person's dream is to have a mobile phone with faster connectivity to save more time on the internet while downloading files. The 5G connectivity gives the ultimate speed in the internet download as a task that other connections, such as the EDGE, will take hours to do; the 5G network will do in minutes. Nowadays, most people like live-streaming shows on Netflix or other movie sites, but nobody wants the movie to buffer in the middle of an exciting scene. To avoid all this, the 5G connectivity comes in handy.
Any user with a 5G mobile will confirm that they are the best to have in your possession in this evolving digital world as it offers much more than other computer generations should not. This blog is thus going to look at the best 5G mobiles that can be considered cheap to the users as we are going to look at those that cost under Rs15,000.
Product list
1. Tecno Spark 10 (8GB RAM,256GB)
The Tecno Spark 10 is equipped to support up to 10 5G bands, making it the best 5G mobile in the market. This enables it to deliver high-speed data connectivity. Its display size of 6.56 inches and a refresh rate of 90Hz gives it a smooth and handy display that allows you to view high-quality video and pictures at a high clarity. It runs on the Dimensyty 6020 processor and a RAM of 8GB that can be expanded to 16Gb by a virtual 8GB RAM making it have a smooth operation that allows you to multitask and enjoy a better gaming experience. It is powered by a 5000mAh battery. And comes with an 18W fast charger that gives you 50% of power in less than 50 minutes.
Specifications:
OS: Android 13.0
Screen size: 6.56 inches
Screen type: LCD
RAM: 8GB
Processor brand: D6020 Octa-Core
Pros
Cons
The phone is lag free
Poor camera in low light intensity
Good memory
2. Lava Blaze (4GB RAM,128GB)
This phone supports all 5G bands in India, making it the best phone to have as it will ensure that you are connected anywhere you go. It comes equipped with a RAM of 4GB and an additional virtual RAM of 3GB that, together with the 2.2GHz MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor, ensures you have a smooth performance that gives you a better multitasking experience and a better gaming experience. It has a 50MP AI Triple camera that allows you to take high-quality snaps. It comes with a storage capacity of 128GB that is expandable to 1TB by an external MicroSD card.
Specifications:
OS: Android 12
Screen size: 6.5 inches
Screen type: LCD
RAM: 4GB
ROM: 128GB
Processor brand: MediaTek
Pros
Cons
Long-lasting battery
Fragile as the back is made of glass
Smooth design
3. Redmi 11 Prime (4GB RAM, 64GB)
The Redmi 11 Prime is run by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor with a speed of 2.2GHz that, together with its internal RAM of 4GB, gives the phone a smoother performance that allows the user to multitask between apps. It has a screen size of 16.71 cm, gives you a better view of videos and photos, and has a screen refresh rate of 90Hz with an aspect ratio of 20:9 for a better and clear picture. This phone has a battery capacity of 5000mAh with 18W fast charging support that gives you enough power to ensure you are always connected.
Specifications:
OS: MIUI 13
Screen type: LCD
RAM: 4GB
Processor brand: MediaTek Dimensity 700
Pros
Cons
Long-lasting battery, Smooth operation
4. Samsung Galaxy M04 (4GB RAM, 128GB)
This phone is run by a powerful MediaTek Helio P35 Octa-Core processor with a speed of 2.3GHz, giving it a powerful performance that allows the user to multitask between apps in the most efficient way possible. It has a RAM of 4GB that is expandable to 8GB, increasing the efficiency of its performance to being lag free. It has an internal storage of 128GB that is expandable to 1TB giving you adequate space to store your files.
Specifications:
OS: Android 12
Screen size: 6.5 inches
Screen type: LCD
Processor brand: MediaTek
RAM: 4GB
Pros
Cons
Smooth touch
No fast charging
Long-lasting battery
5. POCO M4 Pro (4GB RAM 64GB)
The POCO M4 Pro comes with a 240Hz screen sampling rate that gives instant response at every touch, making it more efficient and faster. It is run by the Dimensity 510 processor and a RAM of 4GB that enables one to multitask in between apps with ease giving you a smoother operation. It has a large battery capacity of 5000 mAh and a 33W MMT fast charger that gives it enough power to power your phone for the whole day when used so that you do not miss anything. It has a 50MP rear camera that enables you to take high-quality snaps and videos that will be, in turn, stored in its 64GB internal storage space.
Specifications:
OS: Android 12.0
Screen type: smart display
RAM: 4GB
ROM: 64GB
Pros
Cons
Camera quality is good
Not easy to find spares
Long-lasting battery
6. Motorola Moto g51 (4GB,64GB)
Motorola decided to come back with the best phones in the 5G era. The Moto g51 supports 12 global 5G bands making it suitable to function anywhere in the world. The phone has a 120Hz refresh rate that makes you not miss anything when shuffling between apps. With a touch sample of 240Hz, the phone has an instant response to every touch. It is run by the Snapdragon 480+ processor, making the gaming experience great and smooth. It has a battery capacity of 5000mAh, providing enough power to last you for hours.
Specifications:
OS: Android
Screen size: 6.8n inches
RAM: 4GB
ROM: 64GB
Pros
Cons
Long-lasting battery
Has some heating problems
Quality of camera is good
Three best feature for consumers:
Product
Feature 1
Feature 2
Feature 3
Tecno Spark 10 (8GB RAM,256GB)
D6020 Octa-core processor
5000mAh battery
10 5G band support
Lava Blaze (4GB RAM, 128GB)
2.2GHz processor speed
50MP AI Triple camera
5000mAh battery capacity
Redmi 11 Prime (4GB RAM, 64GB)
90Hz refresh rate
50MP AI Dual camera
MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor
Samsung Galaxy M04 (4GB RAM, 128GB)
Face unlock
2.3GHz processor speed
2 times OS upgrade
POCO M4 Pro (4GB RAM 64GB)
240Hz touch sampling
33W MMT charging
Universal flash storage 2.2
Motorola Moto g51 (4GB,64GB)
IP52 water repellant design
Think shield for mobile
Snapdragon 480+ 5G processor
Best overall product
This blog considers the Samsung Galaxy M32 the best overall among the phones named above. The Samsung M32 supports 12 bands of the 5G network technology, making it the best as you can easily use it anywhere. Its battery capacity of 5000mAh gives you enough power to last you the whole day. It comes with a Knox security that enables you to switch between private mode with AltZ to allow you to access your private files effortlessly. The Dimensity 720 processor that runs it will allow you to play like a boss as it boosts the phone's performance.
Best value for money
The Tecno Spark 10 is the phone with the best value for money among the ones listed above. With a retail price that starts at Rs. 14,999, it offers more at this low price. It has a RAM of 8GB that is expandable to 16GB, which gives the user a more powerful working experience that allows you to multitask between apps without the phone lagging. This phone has an internal memory of 256GB that is expandable to up to 1TB, giving you adequate space to use in storing your files. It comes with a powerful processor that has a speed of 2.2GHz, which saves energy when the phone is in use.
How to find the best 5G mobile with less than RS. 15,000?
The best 5G mobile can be found in all the country's phone outlets and online shops, such as Amazon. However, the blog suggests that one do a little bit of research first before one goes all out to buy the phone as this helps save time and be sure of the phone that you are going to buy to avoid wastage of money through panic buying or being swayed to purchase a product that you are not sure of. In case one opts to buy the phone online, it may be advised to do a little bit of research by scanning through the customer reviews as they give you a clear picture of the phones' performance once purchased.
FAQs on mobiles
Yes, a 5G network has broader coverage at all times.
The main challenge of the 5G network on mobile phones is the draining of batteries.
It depends on your desired service provider.
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