Last Update: October 17, 2022, 20:42 IST
5G smartphones between Rs 10,000 and Rs 15,000 have seen a 4-fold growth. (Image credit: News18 / Darab Mansoor Ali)
5G networks are now available in India and if you are looking to upgrade to a 5G phone, here are a few things you should keep in mind.
5G technology has been launched India And it is in its early stages. There are a lot of factors behind offering 5G at your doorstep. You must be in a city where the network is available, you also need a 5G compatible device and the operator must also be 5G-capable. But it goes without saying that a 5G phone is the main hardware that gives you 5G or not. So, what are the things you should keep in mind while buying a 5G phone in India?
Check for 5G Supported Chipsets
It may sound like a simple thing but a 5G phone needs to have a 5G supported chipset. The likes of Qualcomm and MediaTek are offering their chipsets on 5G phones, so be sure to check out the hardware that’s powering the phone you want to buy. For example, the Snapdragon 480 is a 5G chipset, while the Snapdragon 680 supports 4G. Similarly, MediaTek has most of its Dimension chipsets that offer 5G support.
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5G Bands Introduced in India
By now you all know that India has a set of 5G bands which will ensure that your phone will support 5G network in India. Most of these details are shared by companies on their websites. Make sure you check the bands supported by your preferred phone and buy a phone that supports more 5G bands.
Phones with regular updates
Another important thing to note is that some phones are 5G supported but they require a 5G update to activate the network in India. Apple, Samsung and Google are some of the brands that have not yet supported 5G in the country, but their updates will be rolled out in the coming months. For the budget segment, you can check the company’s website for any updates that will be rolled out for 5G support.
big battery required
5G will eat up your data bandwidth as well as your phone’s battery. So it is important that you choose a phone that has at least 5000mAh battery capacity. And also, you need to buy a phone that offers fast charging support, so that you are not stuck with a never-ending battery.
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