Best 5G Phones To Buy In India in 2023

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We are inching close to a hyper-connected world thanks to the upcoming 5G technology. The fifth generation of cellular mobile communications would be a successor to the 4G network, that we are currently consuming. Although we are still a couple of years away (in India) from mainstream 5G availability and adoption, 5G-capable phones are already here. [हिंदी में पढ़ें – साल 2023 में उपलब्ध बेहतरीन 5G स्मार्टफोन]

5G brings the following improvements to the table:

  • Greater speed, projected at 10-100x faster than 4G (Strictly speaking, the average speeds would be better than what we get with 4G).
  • Better stability in connection
  • Lower latency would make 5G useful for critical applications like self-driving cars, robotic surgeries, etc.
  • Higher bandwidth will allow for a larger number of connected devices on a network.

Apart from being faster and more stable, 5G will make the internet more reliable thus making it ready for prime-time applications like Mixed Reality experience, edge computing, and better delivery of web-based services.

In case you are interested, we have covered 5G in detail in a separate article.

Dual-mode 5G

The term dual-mode 5G was marketed a lot last year and it will be the same in 2021. 

All new 5G modems have full 5G support – both NSA and SA – and are being marketed as dual-mode 5G phones. In practice, dual-mode support doesn’t mean much as almost all 5G networks only support NSA architecture as of today. Perhaps having SA support makes your phone more future-proof. Perhaps not.

Integrated vs Discrete Modem

Another metric to decide between 5G phones is the use of a discrete or integrated modem. Having the modem integrated into the same SoC helps in reducing battery consumption and in reducing design complexity.

Kirin 990 5G was the first chipset with an integrated 5G modem. And since then their counterparts have also joined the club. 

List of best 5G phones available in 2023

5G rollout in India has been the fastest in the world. Jio and Airtel have managed to roll out 5G services in all major towns and cities in the country. So if you don’t want to miss out on the next-gen cellular connectivity, here’s a list of 5G phones that you may consider.

1. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 5G 

Samsung has taken its most innovative foldable series forward with the launch of the next Galaxy Z Fold Device. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 5G is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. It runs Android 13 with One UI 5.1 and features a 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1200 nits brightness.

The foldable device comes with up to 12GB RAM and up to 1TB storage capacity and a triple camera setup at the back including a 50MP main, 12MP telephoto, and 10MP ultrawide camera. It has a 4MP under-display selfie camera and a 10MP visible selfie lens. The device packs a 4400mAh battery with 25W fast charging and supports SA/NSA/Sub6 5G bands.

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2. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 5G

The next-gen Galaxy Z Flip 5 5G smartphone is powered by Snapdragon 8 gen 2 chipset and runs Android 13 with One UI 5.1. It is paired with up to 12GB RAM and up to 512GB internal storage capacity. It has a dual camera setup at the back with two 12MP lenses and a single 10MP selfie camera at the front. It packs a 3700mAh battery with 25W fast charging and comes with support for SA/NSA/Sub6 and mmWave 5G bands.

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3. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max flaunts a 6.7-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED panel with HDR10, Dolby Vision, and 1000 nits brightness. It is powered by A17 Bionic chipset and comes with 8GB RAM and up to 1TB storage. It runs iOS 17 and features a 48MP+12MP+12MP camera setup at the back. At the front is a 12MP selfie camera and under the hood is a 4441mAh battery. It comes in black titanium, white titanium, blue titanium, and natural titanium shades and is available for Rs. 1,59,900 via Amazon.

5G bands supported by Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max are 1,2,3,5,7,8,12,20,25,26,28,30,38, 40,41, 48,53,66, 70,77, 78, 79, SA/NSA/Sub6.

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4. Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+ & S23 Ultra

Samsung is launching the flagship Galaxy S23 Series in the Indian market. It consists of 3 devices- Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+ & Galaxy S23 Ultra. All the 3 devices come with support for NSA, SA, Sub6, and mmWave 5G bands. They come with up to 12GB RAM and up to 1TB storage capacity and are powered by Snapdragon 8 gen 2 chipsets. The Galaxy S23 packs a 3900mAh battery while the S23+ packs a 4700mAh battery. The Galaxy S23 Ultra has a 5000mAh battery. While Galaxy S23 and S23+ have a triple camera setup at the rear, the Galaxy S23 Ultra has a quad camera setup at the back.

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5. OnePlus 11

OnePlus has launched OnePlus 11 in China recently and it will come to India in February. OnePlus 11 is powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset with up to 512GB storage and up to 126GB RAM. It sports a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The triple camera setup at the back includes a 50MP main, 32MP telephoto, and 48MP ultrawide lens. It packs a 5000mAh battery with 100W fast charging. It will cost around Rs. 65,000 in India.

OnePlus 11 is equipped with 5G connectivity. OnePlus 11 features- 1,2,3,5,7,8,20,25,30,38, 40,41,48,66, 71,77, 78, and SA/NSA 5G bands.

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6. Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus

Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chipset with up to 12GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. It sports a 6.67-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and runs Android 12 with MIUI 13. The smartphone has a 200MP main camera at the back and packs a 5000mAh battery with 120W fast charging. 5G connectivity is available with bands like 1,3,5,8,28, 38,40,41,77,78, SA/NSA. It comes in 3 colors and is priced at Rs. 29,999.

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7. Asus ROG Phone 6

Asus recently launched the Phone 6 Series which supports 5G connectivity. Asus ROG Phone 6 is powered by Snapdragon 8+ gen chipset and runs Android 12 with up to 16GB RAM and up to 512GB storage. It packs a 6000mAh battery with 65W fast charging and Quick Charge 5. It has a triple camera setup at the back including a 50MP Main, a 13MP ultrawide, and a 5MP macro lens. The front has a 12MP selfie lens.

The smartphone supports 5G bands- 1,2,3,5,7,8,12,13,18,20,25,26,28,38,40,41,48,66,71,77,78,79, SA, NSA Sub6.

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8. Oppo Reno 10 Pro Plus 5G

Oppo Reno 10 Pro+ 5G is powered by Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 paired with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. There is a triple camera setup including a 50MP primary, 64MP telephoto, and an 8MP ultrawide lens. At the front is a 32MP selfie camera and under the hood is a 4700mAh battery. It sports a 6.74-inch FHD+ OLED display and the 5G bands it supports are-1,2,3,5,7,8,12, 20,28,38,40,41,77,78 SA/NSA.

Oppo Reno 10 Pro Plus 5G starts at Rs. 54,999 via Flipkart and is available in glossy purple and silvery grey shades.

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9. Vivo X90 Series

Vivo X90 Series has been launched in China and will soon come to India as well. The series will have 2 devices- Vivo X90 and X90 Pro. They will be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 9200 chipset and sport 120Hz FHD+ AMOLED displays. The smartphones will run Android 13 and pack 5000mAh batteries with fast charging. Both will have a triple camera setup at the back with a 50MP main camera. 5G connectivity will be present as well.

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10. Realme GT 2 Pro 5G

The Realme GT 2 Pro 5G is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and Adreno 720 GPU. It has up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. The smartphone has a triple camera setup at the back including a 50MP main, a 50MP ultrawide, and a 3MP microscope lens. There is a 32MP selfie camera and support for Bluetooth 5.2 and WiFi 802.11. It packs a 5000mAh battery with 65W fast charging.

It comes in Paper White, Paper Green, and Steel Black colors with support for 1,3,5,7,8,20,28,38,40,41,66,77,78 SA/NSA 5G bands.

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11. iQOO 11 5G

iQOO 11 5G comes with a 6.78-inch LTPO4 AMOLED panel with 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, 1800 nits brightness, and 1B colors. It is powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset with up to 16GB RAM and up to 512GB storage. The smartphone runs Android 13 OS and sports a triple camera setup at the back including a 50MP main, 13MP telephoto, and an 8MP ultrawide lens. At the front is a 16MP lens and under the hood is a 5000mAh battery with 120W wired charging.

5G Bands supported by iqoo 11 5G are 1,3,5,8,28,40,41,77,78 SA/NSA.

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12. Motorola Edge 40 Pro

Moto Edge 40 sports a 6.55-inch P-OLED display with 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, 1200 nits brightness, and 1080×2400 pixel resolution. It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8020 chipset with up to 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. At the back is a 50MP+13MP camera setup while at the front is a 32MP selfie camera. Under the hood is a 4400mAh battery with 68W wired and 15W wireless charging. It comes in Nebula Green, Lunar Blue, Eclipse black, and Viva Magenta colors for Rs. 29,499.

5G Bands supported by Moto Edge 40 are 1,2,3,5,7,8,20,28,38,40,41,66,77,78 SA/NSA/Sub6.

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13. Google Pixel 8 Pro

Google Pixel 8 Pro is a flagship device by Google that flaunts a 6.7-inch QHD+ OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by Google’s in-house 4nm Tensor G3 chipset coupled with 12GB LPDDR5X RAM and 128GB storage. The phone has 3 cameras: a main 50MP sensor with an aperture of f/1.7, a 48MP telephoto sensor with an aperture of f/2.0, and a 48MP ultrawide sensor with an aperture of f/2.2. There is a 10.5MP sensor at the front. It packs a 5050mAh battery under the hood with 30W Wired fast charging and 23W wireless charging. It comes in Obsidian, Porcelain, and Bay shades for Rs. 1,06,999 via Amazon.

5G bands supported by Google Pixel 8 Pro are 1,2,3,5,7,8,12,13,14,17,18,19,20,25,26,28,29,30,38,39,41,46,48,66,71

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14. Vivo V27 Pro 5G

Vivo V27 Pro was launched in March 2023 and it is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 8200 chipset with up to 12GB RAM. The smartphone has a triple camera setup at the back (50MP+8MP+2MP) and a 50MP sensor on the front. Connectivity options include 5G, WiFi Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, and more. It has a 4600mAh battery with 66W fast charging. The Vivo V27 weighs 182 grams and is 7.36mm thick. 5G bands supported by Vivo V27 Pro are 1,3,5,8,28,77,78 SA/NSA.

It starts for Rs. 32,999 via Flipkart in Noble black and Magic Blue shades.

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15. Xiaomi Redmi K50i

The Redmi K50i 5G comes with a powerful MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chipset with up to 8GB LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB storage. It sports a 6.6-inch FHD+ display with a 144Hz refresh rate and support for 90fps on games like BGMI. The phone runs MIUI 13 based on Android 12 and packs a 5080mAh battery with 67W fast charging.

It is IP53-rated and has a triple camera setup at the back. The camera setup includes a 64MP main, an 8MP ultrawide, and a 2MP macro camera. For selfies, there is a 16MP front camera as well. The price starts at Rs. 25,999.

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16. Nothing Phone 2

Carl Pei’s Nothing Phone (2) is a flagship smartphone that has been launched recently. It has a transparent design with a glyph interface and is powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. It runs Nothing OS 2 and features a 6.7-inch LTPO OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. There is a dual camera setup at the back including two 50MP sensors and under the hood is a 4700mAh battery with 45W fast charging capability. 5G bands it supports are 1,2,3,5,7,8,12,20,25,28,30,38,40, 41, 66, 71, 75,77, and 78 SA/NSA.

Nothing Phone (2) will start retailing via Nothing.com and Flipkart from 21st July. It comes in white and dark grey shades and the starting price is Rs. 44,999.

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17. Apple iPhone SE 3 (2022)

Apple has launched the 2022 version of its affordable 5G smartphone iPhone SE 3. It is powered by an A15 Bionic chipset and comes with 5G connectivity. The phone is IP67 rated and comes with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage. It runs iOS 15 and packs a Li-ion battery with 18W fast charging. It is priced at Rs. 43,990 in the country.

5G Bands-1,2,3,5,7,8,12,20,25,28,29,30,38,40,41,48,66,71,77,78,79 SA/NSA/Sub6

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18. Realme 11 Pro Plus

Realme launched the Pro Number Series in India last month and it includes 2 smartphones- Realme 11 Pro and Realme 11 Pro+ 5G. The Realme 11 Pro+ 5G comes with a 200MP OIS SuperZoom Primary camera that is a Samsung ISOCELL HP3 sensor with up to 4x in-sensor zoom. There is an 8MP ultrawide lens as well. The smartphone has a 120Hz curved display and a 5000mAh battery with 100W charging. It is powered by Dimensity 7050 chipset and has a vegan leather design with a premium in-hand feel. The smartphone supports 1,3,5,8,28,38,40 and 41 5G bands in the country.

The Realme 11 Pro+ 5G is currently available at a starting price of Rs. 27,999 via Realme.com and Flipkart. It comes in Sunrise Beige, Oasis Green, and Astral Black shades with up to 8GB RAM and up to 256GB onboard storage.

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19. Poco X5 Pro

Poco X5 Pro sports a 6.7-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with corning gorilla glass 5 protection that is mostly not seen in mid-budget devices. It has a 120Hz refresh rate and Dolby Vision as well. The smartphone is powered by Snapdragon 778G chipset and though gaming is not its strongest suit, it offers good overall performance. It comes with a 67W charger that can charge about 50% battery in 15 minutes.

The Poco X5 Pro comes with support for 1,3,5,8,28,40,78, SA, NSA, and Sub6 5G bands for India. It is one of the most affordable 5G devices that can be bought for Rs. 22,999 via Flipkart.

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20. Oppo Find N3 Flip

The Oppo Find N3 Flip has a 6.8-inch foldable LTPO AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz and FHD+. The 3.26-inch cover display is an AMOLED panel with a resolution of 382×720 pixels. It is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ chipset with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. At the back, there are two cameras: a 50MP primary camera and a 48MP ultrawide camera. In the front is a 32MP selfie camera. A 4300mAh battery powers the device supported by 44W wired charging. The smartphone is available in Cream, Gold, and Sleek Black shades for Rs. 94,999 via Amazon.

5G bands supported by Oppo Find N3 Flip are 1,2,3,5,7,8,12,20,28,38,40,41,66,77,78, SA/NSA

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21. OnePlus Nord CE 3

OnePlus Nord CE 3 features hybrid dual SIM support and a 6.7-inch Fluid AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support. It runs on Android 13 with Oxygen OS 13.1 and is powered by Snapdragon 782G chipset. The phone offers options of 8GB RAM with 128GB storage or 12GB RAM with 256GB storage. It has a triple camera setup with a 50MP wide lens, an 8MP lens, and a 2MP macro lens. The front camera is 16MP. Other features include stereo speakers, WiFi 6, NFC, and an under-display fingerprint sensor. Under the hood is a 5000mAh battery with 80W wired charging. OnePlus Nord CE 3 comes in Aqua Surge and Gray Shimmer colors for Rs. 26,999 via Amazon.

5G bands supported by OnePlus Nord CE 3 are 1,3,5,8,28,40,41,78 SA/NSA

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22. Realme Narzo 60 Pro 5G

The Realme Narzo 60 Pro 5G flaunts a 6.7-inch AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+. It has a glass front and an eco-leather or plastic back with a plastic frame. It runs Android 13 with Realme UI 4.0 and is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 7050 chipset. Storage options include up to 12GB RAM and up to 1TB storage. The rear camera setup includes a 100MP main camera, and a 2MP depth sensor while at the front is a 16MP selfie camera. The smartphone supports 4K video recording with gyro-EIS, has stereo speakers, and a 5000mAh battery with 67W wired charging. Narzo 60 Pro is available in Mars Orange and Cosmic Black shades for Rs. 23,999 via Amazon.

5G Bands supported by Realme Narzo 60 Pro 5G are 1,3,5,8,28,40,41,77,78 SA/NSA

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23. Xiaomi 13 Pro

The Xiaomi 13 Pro features a 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+ certification. At the core is a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset with 8GB or 12GB RAM along with 256GB storage. There is a 50MP main camera at the back along with OIS. The back camera setup also includes an ultrawide lens and a telephoto camera. At the front is a 32MP selfie camera. Xiaomi 13 packs a 4820mAh battery under the hood with 120W wired, 50W wireless, and 10W reverse wireless charging support. It is available for Rs. 79,999 via Amazon.

5G bands supported by Xiaomi 13 Pro are 1,3,5,7,8,20,28,38,40,41,66,71,75,77,78 SA/NSA

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24. OnePlus 11R 5G

The OnePlus 11R sports a 6.74-inch Fluid AMOLED panel with 120Hz refresh rate, and HDR10+. It is powered by Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset with either 8GB or 16GB RAM. There is a triple array camera at the back, including a 50MP main sensor with PDAF and OIS, an 8MP ultrawide, and a 2MP macro sensor. At the front is a single 16MP selfie camera and under the hood is a 5000mAh battery with 100W wired fast charging. OnePlus 11R comes in Galactic Silver and Sonic Black shades and is available for Rs. 39,999 online and offline.

5G Bands supported by OnePlus 11R are 1,3,5,8,20,28,40,41,77,78 SA/NSA

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So, there are plenty of 5G phones to choose from. But the real question is —

Should You Be Excited About 5G?

5G expansion is a staged process that comes with its set of problems. The adoption by smartphone makers is just part of the puzzle. The 5G spectrum auctions have already taken place in India. Speaking of auction, the TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) has allocated not just Sub-6GHz, but also mmWave ultrawide bands.

Following the auction, the Indian telecom operators will be offering 5G services in India soon. Smartphone manufacturers have already started launching 5G-enabled phones and soon telecom operators will start rolling out 5G plans as well. How it would benefit the consumers and how well it would work in India remains to be seen.

Anyhow, just like you, we too wish for a trouble-less transition and can’t wait for the 5G utopia. 

Meanwhile, here’s a quick recap of the –

List of best 5G phones to buy in India in 2023

  1. Galaxy Z Fold 4
  2. Galaxy Z Flip 4
  3. Samsung Galaxy S23 Series
  4. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
  5. OnePlus 11
  6. Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus
  7. Asus ROG Phone 6
  8. Oppo Reno 10 Pro Plus
  9. Vivo X90 Series
  10. Realme GT 2
  11. iQOO 11 5G
  12. Motorola Edge 40
  13. Google Pixel 8 Pro
  14. Vivo V27 Pro
  15. Redmi K50i
  16. Nothing Phone 2
  17. Apple iPhone SE 3
  18. Realme 11 Pro+
  19. Poco X5 Pro 5G
  20. Oppo Find N3 Flip
  21. OnePlus Nord CE 3
  22. Realme Narzo 60 Pro
  23. Xiaomi 13 Pro
  24. OnePlus 11R 5G
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Mrs Rakhi De
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1 year ago

I want this 5g new model mobile phone to discount price

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Mrs Rakhi De
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1 year ago

I wt to discover a new model 5g smart phone

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Sameer Dhingra
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3 years ago

Adding to the comprehensive list you’ve made, OPPO is expected to launch a 5G smartphone called Reno5 Pro 5G very soon in India. It will be a premium smartphone with great camera features, superb design, and a powerful chipset. OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G will come equipped with MediaTek’s 5G integrated chip Dimensity 1000+, which will deliver higher average network speeds and improved signal coverage by more than 30%. So, the phone will truly offer a 5G experience. In terms of camera performance, it will have features like Ultra Night Video and Live HDR Video, which will allow users to shoot clear and bright videos whether there’s too much light, low light, or no light. OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G will also have a 4350mAh battery and 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 flash charging. Users will be able to get 4 hours of video playback with just 5 minutes of charging.

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Shiva
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3 years ago

5g mobile costly out of rang

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INDRANIL DUTTA
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3 years ago

samsung has no 5g models at present

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chandelier
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3 years ago

where is s10 5g

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Manoj
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4 years ago

All most all 5g Phone to cost

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PORA (P.O.Revanasiddappa Alur)
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4 years ago

All most all 5g phones are too coast . That aren’t reach within one lakh or reasonable prices ; shall we got these phones in India ? Although I am very happy to seeing this beautiful information . Thanks a lot , , ,

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