While Jio 5G is available in 4 cities, Airtel 5G Plus is rolling out in 8 cities. Notably, 5G will work only on 5G-enabled smartphones, but not all of them.
In Short
- Both Jio and Airtel are rolling out their 5G services in some cities already.
- Jio 5G is available in 4 cities, while Airtel 5G Plus is rolling out in 8 cities.
- PM Modi launched 5G service in New Delhi few days ago.
It should be noted that 5G will work only on 5G-enabled smartphones, but not all of them. What does that mean? Well, a recent report suggests that 5G phones supporting just certain bands will only be able to support 5G services from Jio and Airtel.
Another report coming from Live Hindustan suggests that telecom operators have got different bands to offer 5G services and smartphones with those bands are the only ones that will be able to run high-speed 5G services. This also means that not all 5G devices from brands like Xiaomi, Realme, Vivo, Oppo, among others in India will be able to run high-speed 5G service. For Jio 5G, only three brands will be able to support 5G, which are — n28, n78, and n258.
Following is the full list of devices that will be able to run both Jio and Airtel 5G services smoothly. Notably, select OEMs are yet to push OTA updates that will help users connect their phones to Jio or Airtel 5G easily. So, if you have one of the 5G-supported devices listed in the list and are yet not able to use 5G service, wait for the update to be pushed by the brand.
These smartphones will get the benefit of 5G connectivity
Telecom companies have got different bands to provide 5G services, which will get the benefit of high-speed internet only on supporting 5G smartphones, reports the Hindustan Times’ sister publication Live Hindustan. Many devices from popular companies such as Xiaomi, Realme, Vivo and Oppo in India come with 5G connectivity support. You can check whether your smartphone is on the list.
Realme smartphones
Realme 8s 5G, Realme X7 Max 5G, Realme Narzo 30pro 5G, Realme X7 5G, Realme X7pro 5G, Realme 8 5G, Realme X50 Pro, Realme GT 5G, Realme GT ME, Realme GT NEO2, Realme 9 5G, Realme 9 Pro, Realme 9 Pro Plus, Realme Narzo 30 5G, Realme 9 SE, Realme GT2, Realme GT 2 pro, Realme GT NEO3, Realme Narzo 50 5G, Realme Narzo 50 pro, Realme 9i GT, Realme GT Neo 3T, Realme GT Neo 3T 150W I will get the benefit of 5G.
Xiaomi smartphones
Xiaomi Mi 10, Xiaomi Mi 10i, Xiaomi Mi 10T, Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro, Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro, Xiaomi Mi 11X, Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite NE, Redmi Note 11T 5G, Xiaomi 11T Pro, Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge, Redmi Note 10T, Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus, Xiaomi 12 Pro, Xiaomi 11i, Redmi 11 Prime + 5G, Redmi K50i will also get 5G speed.
Poco smartphones
Poco M3 Pro 5G, Poco F3 GT, Poco M4 5G, Poco M4 Pro 5G, Poco F4 5G, Poco X4 Pro have been given 5G support.
Oppo smartphones
Oppo Reno5G Pro, Oppo Reno 6, Oppo Reno 6 pro, Oppo F19 Pro Plus, Oppo A53s, Oppo A74, Oppo Reno 7 Pro 5G, Oppo F21 Pro 5G, Oppo Reno7, Oppo Reno 8, Oppo Reno 8 pro, Oppo K10 5G, are part of the Oppo F21s Pro 5G list.
Vivo smartphones
Vivo X50 Pro , Vivo V20 Pro , Vivo X60 Pro+ , Vivo X60 , Vivo X60 Pro , Vivo V21 5G , Vivo V21e , Vivo X70 Pro , Vivo X70 Pro+ , Vivo Y72 5G , Vivo V23 5G , Vivo V23 Pro 5G , Vivo V23e 5G , Vivo T1 5G, Vivo Y75 5G, Vivo T1 Pro, Vivo X80, Vivo X80 Pro, Vivo V25, Vivo V25 Pro, Vivo Y55 5G, Vivo Y55s 5G are in the list.
iQOO smartphones
iQOO 3 5G, iQOO 7, iQOO 7 Legend, iQOO Z3, iQOO Z5 5G, iQOO 9 Pro, iQOO 9, iQOO 9 SE, iQOO Z6, iQOO 9T also get 5G support.
OnePlus smartphones
OnePlus Nord, OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro, OnePlus Nord CE, OnePlus Nord CE 2, OnePlus 10 Pro 5G, OnePlus Nord CE Lite 2, OnePlus 10R, OnePlus Nord 2T, OnePlus 10T, OnePlus 9RT, OnePlus 8 – (OTA Update pending), OnePlus 8T- (OTA update yet to be received), OnePlus 8 Pro – (OTA update pending), OnePlus Nord 2 – (OTA update yet to be received), OnePlus 9R – (OTA update yet to be received) will get the benefit of 5G.
Samsung smartphones
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G, Samsung A33 5G, Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy M33, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4, Samsung Galaxy S22, Samsung Galaxy S22+, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra – (OTA Update awaited), Samsung Galaxy S21 – (OTA update yet to be received), Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus – (OTA update yet to be received), Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra – (OTA update yet to be received), Samsung Galaxy Z fold 2 – (OTA update yet to be received), Samsung E426B (F42) – (OTA update yet to be received), Samsung A528B (A52s) – (OTA update yet to be received), Samsung M526B (M52) – (OTA update yet to be received) ), Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 – (OTA update yet to be received), Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 – (OTA update yet to be received) Advertisement, Samsung A22 5G – (OTA update yet to be received), Samsung S20FE 5G – (OTA update yet to be received), Samsung M32 5G – (OTA update yet to be received), Samsung F23 – (OTA update yet to be received), Samsung A73 – (OTA update yet to be received), Samsung M42 – (OTA update yet to be received), Samsung M53 – (OTA update yet to be received), Samsung M13 – (OTA update yet to be received) will get 5G support.
iPhone smartphones
Apple iPhone 12 Mini – (OTA update yet to be received), Apple iPhone 12 – (OTA update yet to be received), Apple iPhone 12 Pro – (OTA update yet to be received), Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max – (OTA update yet to be received), Apple iPhone 13 Mini – (OTA update yet to be received), Apple iPhone 13 – (OTA update yet to be received), Apple iPhone 13 pro -(OTA update yet to be received), Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max – (OTA update yet to be received), Apple iPhone SE- 2022 – (OTA update yet to be received), Apple iPhone 14 – (OTA update yet to be received), Apple iPhone 14 Plus – (OTA update yet to be received), Apple iPhone 14 pro – (OTA update yet to be received), Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max – (OTA update yet to be received) are also in the list.
