Apple iPhone 12 is the most popular 5G phone in India, claims report

Apple iphone 12 comes with a starting price of 59,900 as per Apple India website. It is available at a discounted price of 47,990 for the 64GB model heroine immediately.

In a survey conducted by Ookla, a global network and connectivity intelligence firm, 51% of the respondents said that they already have a 5G phone. As per the survey, the top sellers are Samsung (31%), Xiaomi (23%), Realme and Vivo. “In our survey, 51% of the survey respondents already had smartphones that supported 5G. The top smartphone sellers in the market are Samsung (31%), followed by Xiaomi (23%), Realme and Vivo. While only one in ten survey respondents had an iPhone, Apple smartphones tend to be more 5G capable. In fact, according to Speedtest intelligence data, the iPhone 12 5G is the most popular 5G-enabled device in the Indian market,” says the Ookla report.

The report also states that the 5G download speed will reach 500 Mbps on the 5G test network in the country. “We have already seen a wide range of 5G download speeds: from low double digits (16.27 Mbps) to 809.94 Mbps, which points to the fact that operators are still reconfiguring their networks. We expect these speeds to be more stable going forward as these networks enter the commercial phase.”

The report reaffirms that Jio will launch an Android-based 5G phone in partnership with Google in 2023, reiterating the go-to-market strategy used when entering the 4G market.

A survey conducted by Ookla earlier this year found that 89% of Indian smartphone users are ready to upgrade to 5G. Among Speedtest users, Jio saw the highest growth in 5G-enabled devices (67.4%), followed by Airtel (61.6%), and Vi India (56%).