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Samsung M13 5G
Price: Rs 13,999 (4GB + 64GB) | Rs 15,999 (6GB + 128GB) At a starting price of Rs 13,999, Samsung M13 is one of the cheapest 5G smartphones you can buy right now. The M13 comes with superfast 5G with 11 5G bands, and a powerful MTK D700 Octa Core processor. The main camera unit consists of 50MP + 2MP dual cameras and there’s a 5MP selfie camera at the front. The 6.5-inch LCD HD+ display has a refresh rate of 90Hz. The Samsung M13 5G comes with Android 12 skinned with One UI.
Poco M4 5G
Price: Rs 12,999 (4GB + 64GB) | Rs 14,999 (6GB + 128GB) If you’re looking for an affordable 5G smartphone with distinguishing looks and an attractive camera unit, the Poco M4 5G should be on top of your list. Xiaomi has been known to deliver powerful smartphones at competitive prices, and the Poco M4 is no different. Powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 810 CPU and an ARM Mali-G57 MC2 GPU, the Poco M4 can handle whatever tasks you throw at it. The rear camera unit has a 50MP primary lens and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The 16MP front camera takes decent selfies as well.
Redmi Note 10T 5G
Price: Rs 12,999 (4GB + 64GB) | Rs 14,999 (6GB + 128GB) Over the years, Redmi has established itself as a reliable brand in the affordable smartphone category. The Redmi Note 10T carries forward the consistent performance we’ve seen from Xiaomi’s subsidiary. The Redmi Note 10T comes with a Mediatek MT6833 Dimensity 700 processor with Android 11 OS skinned with Xiaomi’s own MIUI 12. The Note 10T has a triple rear camera unit with 48MP + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) lens. The 8MP selfie camera can record 1080p videos at 30fps.
Motorola G51 5G
Price: Rs 12,249 (4GB + 64GB) The Motorola G51 is future-ready with support for 12 5G bands. The 6.8-inch IPS LCD display with a refresh rate of 120Hz is the best you can get in this price category. The 50MP primary camera adjusts well in low light and produces brilliant results. Also in the rear camera unit are present an 8MP ultrawide and a 2MP macro lens. The 13MP selfie camera can record 1080p videos at 30fps. The Motorola G51 also comes with a 20W fast charger.
iQOO Z6 5G
Price: Rs 15,499 (4GB + 128GB) Vivo has started to make waves with its iQOO smartphones, offering spec-heavy phones at affordable prices. The iQOO Z6 5G comes with a Snapdragon 695 chipset along with an Adreno 619 GPU. It also boasts a 5-layer liquid cooling system and a 240Hz touch sampling rate, making it one of the better gaming smartphones in this category. The 50MP+2MP+2MP rear camera unit coupled with the 16MP front camera provides a splendid photography experience.
Infinix Note 12 5G
Price: Rs 14,999 (6GB + 64GB) Powered with the Octa-Core MediaTek Dimensity 810 processor, the Infinix Note 12 offers smooth performance and an enhanced user experience. The 6.7-inch full HD+ AMOLED display is ideal for all things video related. The rear camera unit has a 50MP primary lens and a 2MP depth sensor. There’s also a 16MP selfie camera at the front. At Rs 15,000, the Infinix Note 12 is one of the better 5G smartphones you can buy.
Oppo K10 5G
Price: Rs 16,999 (6GB + 128GB) The Oppo K10 may not be the cheapest smartphone on this list, but it has earned the spot for the features it boasts at this price. The 6.6-inch IPS LCD display comes with a refresh rate of 90Hz. Handling the processor duties is the MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset and Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. The rear camera unit comes with a 48MP primary lens along with a 2MP depth sensor, and there’s an 8MP selfie camera at the front.
Vivo T1 5G
Price: Rs 15,990 (4GB + 128GB) The Vivo T1 5G has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. It also comes with Android 11 skinned with Vivo’s Funtouch 12 OS. The rear camera unit boasts a triple camera setup with a powerful 50MP primary lens along with a 2MP macro and 2MP depth sensor. Powering the Vivo T1 is Snapdragon 695 chipset along with an Adreno 619 GPU. The fingerprint sensor is side-mounted, which is refreshing to see in this category.
Motorola Moto G71
Price: Rs 15,999 (6GB + 128GB) At a price of Rs 15,999, the Moto G71 has a lot more to offer in comparison to the other phones in this category. Firstly, the Moto G71 comes with 13 5G bands, which is more than what any Samsung device has to offer. It is powered by a Snapdragon 695 chipset and boasts a 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED display. The rear camera unit comprises a 50MP primary lens, an 8MP ultrawide, and a 2MP macro lens. It can record videos in 1080p resolution at 30/60 fps. At the front is a 16MP selfie camera that can also record 1080p videos at 30fps. The G71 runs on Android 11 with My UX on top. One of the biggest features of the phone is its power charging capacity, and it comes with a 33W fast charger.
Samsung Galaxy F23
Price: Rs 15,999 (4GB + 128GB) Closing out the list is Samsung Galaxy F23. The 6.6-inch TFT LCD display comes with a refresh rate of 120Hz on the F23. It is powered by the Snapdragon 650G processor and has Adreno 619 graphics processor. The rear camera unit of 50MP + 8MP + 2MP lens can record 4k videos at 30fps. The 8MP selfie camera can record 1080p videos at 30fps. The Samsung Galaxy F23 is available in Aqua Blue and Forest Green colours. Read Also: How often should you upgrade your Android smartphone? These were our picks for the top 10 cheapest 5G smartphones you can buy right now. If you’re already using a smartphone with 5G support, let us know how your experience has been with it so far. If we missed out on any smartphone that deserves to be on this list, let us know in the comments!
