Poco unveils 5G smartphone for just Rs 11K: A glimpse of other budget-friendly 5G devices

You don’t need to spend a fortune to get a 5G phone. These six models offer 5G support, powerful processors, and impressive cameras at a very affordable price range.

The Redmi 12 5G is pictured here. (Image: Zohaib Ahmed/Indian Express)

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Smartphone components are getting more expensive, especially with the advent of 5G technology. However, some brands have managed to offer 5G phones at a very affordable price range. The Redmi 12 5G and the Poco M6 Pro 5G are two such examples, both announced recently with identical specifications but different prices. But these are not the only options for low-cost 5G phones. Let’s take a look.

Lava Blaze 5G (Rs 10,999)

If you want a smooth and responsive display along with 5G support, the Lava Blaze 5G might be the perfect choice for you. It has a 6.52-inch IPS LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. It also has a small notch that houses an 8 MP selfie camera. On the back, you will find a triple camera setup with a 50 MP main sensor, a 2 MP macro lens, and a 0.3 MP depth sensor. The phone runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset, which is paired with either 4 GB or 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. It operates on Android 12 and has a 5000 mAh battery that supports 10W charging.

Redmi 12 5G/Poco M6 Pro (Rs 10,999/Rs 11,999)

These two devices are identical in terms of specs, but differ in their branding and design. They both feature a 6.79-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels. They also have a dual rear camera system, consisting of a 50 MP primary shooter and a 2 MP depth sensor. The front-facing camera is an 8 MP unit that can record Full HD videos. The phones are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor, which is based on a 4 nm process. This makes them very efficient and powerful. They also offer up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage, along with a fingerprint scanner on the side. They run on Android 13 with MIUI 14 and have a large 5000 mAh battery with 18W fast charging.

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Infinix Hot 30 5G (Rs 12,499)

The Infinix Hot 30 is a stylish smartphone with a large display and a long-lasting battery. It has a 6.78-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels and a waterdrop notch for the 8 MP selfie camera. On the back, it sports a dual camera system with a 50 MP primary shooter and a 0.08 MP depth sensor. The phone is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 6020 chipset, which is based on a 7 nm process. It also offers up to 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage, along with a fingerprint scanner on the side. It runs on Android 13 with XOS 13 and has a 5000 mAh battery with 18W fast charging.

Samsung Galaxy M13 5G (Rs 13,999)

The Samsung Galaxy M13 is a budget-friendly smartphone that offers a smooth display and a versatile camera. It has a 6.6-inch PLS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1080x 2408 pixels. It comes with a dual rear camera setup, comprising a 50 MP main sensor, 5MP ultrawide, and a 2 MP depth sensor. The front-facing camera is an 8 MP unit that can record Full HD videos. The phone is powered by the Exynos 850 chipset, which is based on an 8 nm process. It runs on Android 12 with One UI Core 4 and has a large 6000 mAh battery with 15W charging.

Vivo T2x (Rs 13,999)

The Vivo T2x boasts a 6.58-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels. It comes with a dual rear camera system, comprising a 50 MP primary shooter and a 2 MP depth lens. The front-facing camera is an 8MP unit that can record Full HD videos. The phone is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 6020 chipset, which is based on a 7 nm process. It runs on Funtouch OS 13 based on Android 13 and features a massive 5000 mAh battery.

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Nizamuddin went to the US in December 2015 for a Master’s course in Computer Science, which he completed from Florida Institute of Technology in 2017. He completed his B.Tech in ECE from Jayaprakash Narayan College of Engineering, Mahbubnagar.

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