Best 5G Smartphones (2022)

5G is the fifth generation of mobile communications, which brings together all the latest and most advanced developments of mankind in terms of communications and IT. 5G operates on the basis of telecommunication standards (5G/IMT-2020) following the existing 4G/IMT-Advanced standards. New models of smartphones are already available on the market, although the new communication standard itself has not yet completely “entangled” the globe.

Today, this is the limit of existing technologies for microelectronics and data radio transmission, although data in the next format, 6G, is already appearing in the industry press. Unfortunately, the technology is not yet sufficiently developed in Our Country, but more and more zones with 5G support are gradually appearing.

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Xiaomi Poco F3

With a fairly budget price, the smartphone looks very presentable: it has a thin body (7.8 mm), protected by Gorilla Glass 5 on both sides, a metal frame and IP53 protection. The Poco F3 features a 6,67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display that allows you to view content in high quality. The powerful modern Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset, 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of built-in UFS 3.1 standard provide high-speed smartphone performance. A powerful 4520 mAh battery is responsible for long battery life.

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Top 10 5G smartphones in 2022 according to KP

1. Apple iPhone 12

This model combines laconic design, reliability and excellent functionality. iPhone 12 can be safely called a top-end smartphone that will remain so for quite a long time.

Support for 5G allows, for example, to quickly download movies, watch high-definition streaming video, make FaceTime video calls in HD quality.

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2. HONOR 30

The Honor 30 smartphone has a 40 MP main camera based on the Sony IMX600 sensor with intelligent image enhancement.

The smartphone provides support for fifth-generation networks in the N1/N3/N41/N77/N78/N79 frequency bands and the ability to work in new 5G SA networks, as well as support for 5G/4G dual-mode access (NSA) and maintain compatibility with existing network standards 4G, 3G and 2G.

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3. HUAWEI P40 Pro

A flagship smartphone with a striking design and powerful features. The HUAWEI P40 Pro takes great pictures with its Leica optics main camera, 50-megapixel sensor and f/1,9 lens, PDAF autofocus and optical image stabilization. It has support for 5G networks (bands N79, N38, N7) thanks to the built-in modem, but this function is temporarily unavailable due to the lack of 5G networks in Our Country. It also supports LTE Cat.21 networks, Wi-Fi 6-enabled wireless adapters, Bluetooth 5.1 LE and NFC support.

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4. OnePlus 9

This model has a stylish design and excellent functionality. The OnePlus 9 features a 6,55-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen and a powerful 4mAh battery for long battery life. The advantage of the camera is the presence of sensors from Sony, which provides excellent image quality. The OnePlus 500 supports 9G with Snapdragon 5 chipset, dual nanoSIM slots and NFC for contactless payments. In addition to supporting 888G, the OnePlus 5 also supports the more recent LTE (9 bands).

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5. ASUS Zenfone 7

This model has an impressive size and weight: a 6,67-inch display, a thickness of 9,6 mm, and a weight of 230 grams are quite large dimensions for a smartphone. A feature is the presence of a rotary camera module, which transforms almost 180 degrees, is capable of recording video in 8K 30 frames per second, and also has stabilization. ZenFone 7 Pro supports 19 LTE ​​bands and 12 5G bands, which means that the smartphone will be able to connect to the networks of a wide variety of countries.

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6. Samsung Galaxy S21 +

The smartphone is equipped with an AMOLED display with a built-in fingerprint scanner, as well as excellent cameras. The Galaxy S21+ runs on Android 11 with OneUI 3.1 proprietary interface. A big plus is the ability of the smartphone to work with two SIM-cards at the same time. In addition to the tray for two nanoSIMs, the smartphone also has a built-in eSIM. Galaxy S21+ works with 5G networks, supports Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1 and interacts with popular navigation systems.

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7. Sony Xperia 5 II

The smartphone has a fairly simple and concise design. It is equipped with a Snapdragon 865 processor, 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage.

The smartphone has excellent communication capabilities, support for 4G / 5G, etc. Dual-band Wi-Fi, the presence of NFC and its stable operation. For Bluetooth 5.1, there is support for various codecs, including LDAC.

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8. Motorola Edge+

The smartphone has a curved OLED screen, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 hardware platform, a triple camera with a leading 108-megapixel module, and a beautifully designed body. The operating system in this model is almost a clean interface, without being loaded with third-party programs. The smartphone has passed all the necessary tests from major operators and can work in the millimeter-wave 5G, which will allow you to overclock download speeds up to 4 GB / s. The smartphone also supports Wi-Fi 6.

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9.Google Pixel 4a

A compact smartphone equipped with an excellent camera, a fast fingerprint scanner, an OLED display and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G chipset, which with 6 GB of RAM provide a fast and high-quality smartphone experience. The Pixel 4a (5G) phone is guaranteed to work on 5G networks of certain carriers, and is also capable of working on GSM, 3G and LTE networks (Cat 12: receive up to 600 Mbps, transmit up to 100 Mbps). To connect to local networks, the smartphone provides NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi 5 modules.

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10. ZTE Red Magic 5S

This model is considered a top gaming smartphone and has an appropriate design. Snapdragon 865 with Adreno 650 graphics is used as a hardware platform. A special feature is the presence of a cooling cooler that spins at a frequency of up to 15000 rpm and ensures long-term operation. The main camera module with a Sony IMX686 sensor with a resolution of 64 megapixels allows you to take pictures of the highest quality. An 8-megapixel sensor is responsible for wide-angle shooting. The third sensor is 2 megapixels to help with macro photography.

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How to choose a smartphone with 5G

It would seem that choosing a smartphone with 5G is not a bit more difficult than choosing a regular smartphone with 4G. However, not all so simple. Alexander Romanyuk, head of Motorola’s mobile division in Our Country, spoke about the main aspects of this choice.

First of all, you need to look at the 5G substandard (“band”) that the smartphone supports. Information about this can be found in the specifications, in the description of the smartphone. For example, 5G n258 has the best chance of being commercially launched in Our Country, because a license has already been issued to MTS. The prospects for the rest of the bands (n78, n79) are rather vague at the moment. N78 is occupied by military structures, n79 also has its own set of complexities that prevent its spread.

Also, if a user wants to buy a smartphone that will work in the 5G standard in Our Country, it is extremely important to consider only officially imported products sold in retail authorized by the manufacturer.

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