Here are the best 5G phones to buy in 2021, along with some advice on where to spend your money and additional features to consider.<\/p>\n
Looking for more smartphone recommendations? Try our guides to the best Android phone<\/a> and best camera phones<\/a>.<\/p>\n So, you\u2019ve decided you want a 5G phone. Now, you need to establish a budget and choose which features are essential for you to have.<\/p>\n Best 5G phone<\/strong><\/p>\n Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n Key features:<\/strong><\/p>\n Beyond being 5G ready, the OnePlus 9 Pro<\/a> is filled to the brim with top-notch features. At 6.7-inch in size, the phone\u2019s screen has a 120Hz refresh rate that matches other flagships like the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra. Fast charging is also available, and the smartphone is dust and water-resistant.<\/p>\n However, the star of the show is the quad-camera setup. Using Hasselblad tech, the smartphone has a 50MP ultra-wide sensor along with a huge 48MP front camera.<\/p>\n Read the full OnePlus 9 Pro review<\/a>.<\/p>\n Buy the OnePlus 9 Pro SIM-free:<\/strong><\/p>\n Best for features<\/strong><\/p>\n Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n Key features:<\/strong><\/p>\n The Oppo Find X3 Pro is another Android smartphone that has a lot of features to offer. Along with 5G connectivity, this Oppo flagship also has fast and wireless charging capabilities, a quad-camera set-up and an incredibly crisp and responsive 6.7-inch AMOLED display. If you want a smartphone that offers a lot more than just 5G and you don\u2019t mind the premium price tag, the Oppo Find X3 Pro is the choice for you.<\/p>\n Read the full Oppo Find X3 Pro review<\/a>.<\/p>\n Buy the Oppo Find X3 Pro SIM-free:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Best for Android fans<\/strong><\/p>\n Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n Key features:<\/strong><\/p>\n The Google Pixel 4a 5G has one of the neatest and simplest interfaces to navigate. It makes it extremely pleasant to use, and this same streamlining carries on through the smartphone\u2019s features. It has a 6.2-inch OLED display, which is a decent size without being cumbersome, and the design is slender. Where Google has gone the extra mile is with the camera. The camera matches that in the more premium Google Pixel 5, and there\u2019s a 12MP primary camera and a 16MP ultra-wide that perform well even in low light.<\/p>\n Read the full Google Pixel 4a 5G review<\/a>.<\/p>\n Buy the Google Pixel 4a 5G SIM-free:<\/strong><\/p>\n Best for design<\/strong><\/p>\n Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n Key features:<\/strong><\/p>\n OK, so there\u2019s one clear selling point when it comes to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2, and that\u2019s that it is \u2018foldable\u2019. When closed, the smartphone is a compact size of 6.2 inches that can then be folded out into a 7.6-inch tablet. However, there\u2019s more to the Z Fold 2 than novelty. It has some decent specs, including fast and wireless charging, dual-SIM card support and split-screen multitasking that allows you to view multiple apps at once.<\/p>\n Read the full Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 review<\/a>.<\/p>\n Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 SIM-free:<\/strong><\/p>\n Best for battery life<\/strong><\/p>\n Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n Key features:<\/strong><\/p>\n The Motorola Moto G50 has a battery life that easily lasts over 24 hours. And for a phone that\u2019s under \u00a3200, the Moto G50 offers some of the best value available. Features include a 6.5-inch display, a triple-camera set-up and a 90Hz refresh rate that makes scrolling feel pretty smooth. If you want 5G and brilliant battery life for a budget price, the Motorola Moto G50 is the best option by far.<\/p>\n Read the full Motorola Moto G50 review<\/a>.<\/p>\n Buy the Motorola Moto G50 SIM-free:<\/strong><\/p>\n Best for iPhone loyalists<\/strong><\/p>\n Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n Key features:<\/strong><\/p>\n The release of the iPhone 12 series last year meant that Apple loyalists could finally get the benefit of 5G. The four iPhone 12 models are the only iPhones that are 5G-ready. If you\u2019re willing to spend a little extra, the iPhone 12 Pro offers a more comprehensive camera set-up than the standard iPhone 12<\/a>, along with the key features including the A14 Bionic chip, IP68 water resistance and wireless charging.<\/p>\n Read the full Apple iPhone 12 Pro review<\/a>.<\/p>\n Buy the iPhone 12 Pro SIM-free:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Best budget 5G option<\/strong><\/p>\n Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n Key features:<\/strong><\/p>\n The Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro<\/a> is one of the most affordable ways to access the benefits of 5G. The highlights of the Poco M3 Pro include a battery life that easily lasts two days of use and a 6.5-inch FHD+ LCD display that has a decent 90Hz refresh rate. It also has an old-school headphone jack for those of us who still prefer wired headphones.<\/p>\n Read the full Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro 5G review<\/a>.<\/p>\n Buy the Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro SIM-free:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nHow to choose the best 5G phone<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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OnePlus 9 Pro<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Oppo Find X3 Pro<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Google Pixel 4a 5G<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Motorola Moto G50<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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iPhone 12 Pro<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro 5G<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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