5G smartphones contribute about 43% of the total smartphone shipments in India as per Counterpoint Research. The same source reveals Samsung leads with the highest-ever smartphone shipments and is also the leading 5G phone brand in the country. This may not come as a surprise to you as Samsung is a heavyweight in the Android world. So, if you are shopping for a 5G smartphone and want it to be from Samsung, then look no further. Here is a list of the best Samsung 5G phones in India in 2023.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the crown jewel of the company’s Galaxy smartphone roster. It ships with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC that has an integrated X70 5G modem. The supported download speeds are up to 10,000Mbps and uploads can go up to 3,500Mbps. There is support for both sub-6GHz and mmWave frequencies as well as dual active 5G SIMs at a time.
Also read: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra review
Rest, the Galaxy S23 Ultra features a 2K 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate display, Android 13-based One UI software, a 200MP main camera, and a 5000mAh battery with 45W fast charging support.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G bands in India: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
Go for this if you want the best of the best Samsung has to offer, 5G or otherwise. The S23 Ultra price in India is ₹124,999 (256GB model) at the time of writing this article.
Also part of the flagship Galaxy S-series, the Galaxy S23 still packs a punch even if it's a notch lower than its Ultra sibling. That means you get a flagship-grade smartphone experience with a comfortable screen size of 6.1 inches. This sports FHD+ resolution and a 48-120Hz refresh rate.
It has got support for both mmWave and Sub-6GHz 5G support. This is driven by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. Other than that, the phone comes with a 3900mAh battery with 25W charging, and a 50MP camera, among other features.
Also Read: Samsung Galaxy S23 review
Samsung Galaxy S23 5G bands in India: FDD N1 / N2 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N12 / N20 / N25 / N28 ; TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N77 / N78
Go for this one if you want the 2023 Samsung flagship smartphone experience but in a smaller and modest form. You get a similar 5G experience to the above one. The Vanilla S23 price in India is ₹74,998 (128GB model) at the time of writing this article.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra may be old but is still one of the finest high-end smartphones in the Galaxy lineup. It is carrying the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset with X65 5G modem. That claims download speeds up to 10,000 Mbps and upload speeds are supposedly 3000 Mbps. The X65 also has lesser carrier aggregation capability at 3CA as opposed to 4CA on X70.
5G aside, the Ultra phone flaunts a 120Hz 2K AMOLED screen, a 108MP primary camera accompanied by a 10X periscope zoom lens, a 3x regular zoom lens, and a 12MP 120˚ ultrawide clicker. Even for selfies and video calls, you are getting a 40MP camera. You get to record up to 8K24fps from the back and 4K60 from the front. A 5000mAh battery keeps the lights on backed by 45W wired charging.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G bands in India: 5G:FDD N1 / N2 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N12 / N20 / N25 / N28 / N66 ; TDD N38 / N40 / N77 / N7
Go for this one if you want a premium Samsung 5G phone that has gotten fairly discounted with time but is still going strong. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra price in India is ₹83,739 (256GB model) at the time of writing this article.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is one of the most expensive Galaxy smartphones out there and a flashy top-tier product. So, it goes without saying that it better give you the best of specs. Well, being a gen-old device (the successor is around the block), the Z Fold 4 comes equipped with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. The modem inside is the Snapdragon X65 which offers 10,000 Mbps down speeds and a slower 3000 Mbps upload speed (compared to the X70 modem). The X65 also has lesser carrier aggregation capability at 3CA as opposed to 4CA on X70.
Besides the 5G capability, the folding phone also brings a 2K res 120Hz main display, a 50 MP primary camera, and a 4400mAh battery with 25W charging speed.
Also Read: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 review
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 5G bands in India: FDD N1 / N2 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N20 / N25 / N28 / N66 ; TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N77 / N78
Go for this one if you want a foldable 5G phone that is book-like in design. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 price in India is ₹118,000 (256GB model) at the time of writing this article.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 comes with the same Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, X65 modem with support for both mmWave 5G and sub-6GHz 5G, an FHD+ 120Hz main screen, a 12MP duo, cover screen preview feature, a Bora Purple colour option, and a 3700mAh battery with 25W fast charging support. The flipping foldable boots Android 12 but can be upgraded to Android 13 with OneUI 5.1 support.
Because of its design, you can fold it and carry it around easily. In its folded state, it becomes one of the smallest smartphones out there.
Also Read: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 review
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 5G bands in India: FDD N1 / N2 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N20 / N25 / N28 / N66 ; TDD N38 / N40 / N77 / N78
Go for this one if you want a Samsung 5G folding phone that folds into a small, easily pocketable form factor and has the flipping novelty to it. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 price in India is ₹67,999 (128GB model) at the time of writing this article.
If you don’t want to burn your pocket spending on a Samsung phone, the Galaxy S21 FE would be one of the first suggestions for you that balance both price and performance. It shares the design language of the Galaxy S22-series. The handset is powered by an upstate Exynos 2100 chip with an integrated 5G modem, capable of delivering download speeds of up to 7.35 Gbps and upload speeds of up to 3.67 Gbps.
The rest of the repertoire consists of a 120Hz FHD+ AMOLED display, Android 12 (and upgradeable to Android 13 with One UI 5.1) software, a 12MP main shooter, and a 4500mAh battery with 25W wired charging support. You also get IP68 dust and water protection, 15W wireless charging, etc.
Also Read: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE review
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G bands in India: FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N20 / N28 ; TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N66 / N78
Go for this one if your budget isn't too much, but you want a decent, premium-feeling 5G Samsung smartphone. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE price in India is ₹32,989 (128GB model) at the time of writing this article.