Affordable 5G phones to buy: iQOO Z6 Lite, Realme 9 Pro, Poco X4, more

5G is finally here! After a long wait, PM Narendra Modi launched 5G services in India on Saturday. However, the journey of the 5G connectivity to every corner of India will not be easy and quick. The fifth-gen network is expected to cover the entire country over the next year or so. Major telecom companies such as Reliance Jio and Airtel have already announced their 5G plans. In the first phase, 13 cities will receive the 5G networks, including Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Jamnagar, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, and Pune.

If you are planning to experience 5G, then know your smartphone should be 5G ready. However, if you are having a limited budget, then here are some of the interesting 5G smartphone options that you can buy now. From the iQOO Z6 Lite, Realme 9 Pro to Poco X4, check the full list.

Budget 5G phones in India

Realme 9 Pro 5G

If design is what matters to you in addition to the 5G connectivity, then you should check this Realme 9 Pro. It packs the power of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G processor. Priced at Rs. 19,109, the Realme 9 Pro features a 6.6-inch display with 120Hz refresh rate, 5000mAh battery, and 64MP primary camera.

Redmi Note 11 Pro

If you are a Redmi fan, then the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G priced at Rs. 18,999 is one of the best options for you. It is powered by the Helio G96 chipset, features a 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and triple-rear camera setup. Moreover, you can also check the Redmi 11 Prime 5G, Redmi Note 10T 5G, and Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G.

iQOO Z6 Lite and iQOO Z6 5G

iQOO recently launched its affordable 5G smartphone, the iQOO Z6 Lite with the world's first Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chipset, it costs Rs. 13,999. Apart from this, you can also check its sibling iQOO Z6 5G which costs Rs. 14,999 and is powered by the Snapdragon 695 chipset.

Poco X4 5G

One of the best phones under Rs. 20,000 that too with 5G connectivity that you can buy is Poco X4 5G. With 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, fast performance of Snapdragon 695 chipset, 5000mAh battery that comes with 67W charger inside the box, and 64MP led triple camera setup, it costs 19,099 on Flipkart.

Samsung Galaxy M33 5G

Currently, Samsung is offering its Samsung Galaxy M33 5G at an effective price of Rs. 11,999 which makes one of the interesting budget smartphone deals. It comes with a massive 6000mAh battery, Samsung Exynos 1280 Chipset, and 25W charging. Other than this, you can check Galaxy M13 5G, Galaxy M32 5G, and Galaxy F23 5G.