The Best 5G Smartphones

Anne Hunter
Tuesday, February 9, 2021

We’ve seen an increase in the number and variety of handsets available for 5G since its roll-out in 2019.

As coverage expands across the country, 5G phone plans are becoming more affordable to fit all budgets.

There is so much choice on the market that you might wonder what the best 5G handsets are for 2021. We have compiled a list of potential candidates and each one offers something different.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S21 UHT0_ is perhaps the most striking member of Samsung’s Galaxy S21 series. It boasts an eye-catching 6.8-inch quad HD display screen with Samsung’s AMOLED 2x technology and a contoured metal frame.

Do not let the beautiful design fool you. Gorilla Glass Victus provides the strongest protections for the phone’s front and back.

Creativity is a crucial component. This Android 11 handset showcases first-time features. The quality of photos plays a significant part.

The display’s top has a 40MP front-facing camera, while the new 108MP wide camera can be found on the rear. The camera is accompanied by a 12MP ultra-wide camera and dual 10MP Telephoto cameras that offer up to 100x zoom for close-ups. Super Steady Shot is included with 8K video, ensuring that you get the best footage possible when the opportunity arises. This Galaxy S series member is the first to come with an S Pen. It can be used for drawing and notes and also as an external clicker to scroll through documents and talk photos.

You’ll enjoy 5G surfing longer with a powerful 5,000 mAh lithium battery that can be charged via either 25W Super Fast Charging, Fast Wireless Charging, or 4.5 Wireless Share.

The iPhone 12 Pro Max is one of the best 5G handsets on the market in 2021.

iPhone 12 Pro Max

iPhone 12 Pro Max is an excellent choice for iPhone users looking for a 5G phone loaded with features, specs, and tech. The iPhone 12 Pro Max is the largest model in the iPhone 12 range. Its 6.7-inch screen has an impressive 1284 x 2778 resolution display. It is the perfect handset to make the most of 5G’s lightning-fast streaming speeds. MagSafe can increase wireless charging speeds up to 15W, so you don’t have to worry about your phone running low.

The Apple Chipset

Apple’s A14 Bionic Chip is housed inside, and its operating system is the intuitive iOS 14. It is covered by a tough surgical stainless steel exterior and enhanced with a frosted glass back.

The exterior features are what grabs attention, along with the design. The triple-lens rear setup with a 12MP ultra-wide lens, 12MP telephoto lens, and 12MP wide-angle lens – along with Night Mode – ensures high-quality pictures. Deep Fusion, Smart HDR3, and a pioneering LiDAR scanner to capture your photos are just a few of the features available. Video editing can be taken to a higher level with the 4K Dolby Vision, a pro-filmmaker endorsement.

Google Pixel 5

The Google Pixel5 is a compact 5G handset that packs a punch and fits comfortably in your hand. It weighs in at 151g and has a 6″ FHD+ display. This handset is ideal for browsing high-speed content and watching videos for hours.

The key to 5G’s best features is power and battery life. With its Qualcomm Snapdragon SDM765 processor and 8GB RAM, the Google Pixel 5 runs smoothly all day.

A dual rear camera setup that combines a 12.2MP lens with a 16MP ultra-wide lens is ideal for capturing high-quality images. The display also features a wide-angle 8MP selfie camera that provides an 84-degree view angle. The handset has many photography features and can handle low-light shots. This handset can even capture the Milky Way thanks to Google’s astrophotography feature.

Oppo Search X2 Lite

The Oppo Discover X2 Lite is a strong contender for the title of a best all-rounder in the top 5G handsets category. The Oppo Find X2 Lite is a member the Oppo Find family and, like its 5G-ready siblings, carries a sense of style, reliability, strength and protection with Gorilla Glass. The Find X2 Lite has a 6.4-inch screen, which combined with the dual stereo speakers, streaming media and music will be immersive.

Snapdragon’s 765G Octa-core processor and 8GB RAM make it possible to surf the internet or play 5G games with ease. With a long-lasting 4,015mAh battery that can last for up to 10 minutes, there’s no risk of your power going flat.

The Oppo Find X2 Lite has a strong camera quality. It boasts a quad-lens system that allows you to take high quality photos and send them to friends. The main 48MP lens can be joined by an 8MP wide-angle lens and a portrait mono lens of 2MP, a portrait retro lens of 2MP, and a portrait mono lens of 2MP. This allows for many angles and settings to be captured. A selection of features, including Ultra Night Mode with AI Noise Reduction, allow you to capture stunning shots regardless of how low the natural light is.

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