5G-capable mobile phones
More than half a billion smartphones with 5G were sold by the end of 2021. The fact is: the triumph of the new mobile phone standard can no longer be stopped – despite all the conspiracy theories. All newer smartphones are 5G-capable, but especially with older or used phones the question arises whether they can do 5G or not. We give you an overview.
The large mobile phone providers are investing enormous sums in the 5G expansion. Even in smaller cities, you can use the new mobile phone standard without any problems these days – even if the download speeds are not yet noticeable everywhere. Nevertheless, smartphones without 5G are no longer sold today. Find out everything about the 5G roll-out and what 5G can do in our 5G overview.
Which mobile phone can do 5G?
To get an initial overview of the 5G smartphone offers in Switzerland, the following 5G mobile phone comparison should serve, in which we list the essential characteristics of display size, internal storage space and price of the various 5G mobile phone models: With the smartphone comparison, users can choose, for example, between the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone Pro and iPhone Pro Max.
You can find the respective 5G mobile phone highlights of the individual smartphone manufacturers in the following sections.
5G-capable iPhones
2020 was the year Apple first built a 5G modem into iPhones. The first 5G-capable iPhone was the iPhone 12 models. Since then, Apple has built 5G modems into all iPhones. Unlike Samsung, for example, Apple has not given earlier iPhones a 5G upgrade.
| The first 5G-enabled iPhones | Note |
| iPhone 12iPhone 12 miniiPhone ProiPhone Pro Max | Since 2020, all iPhone models are 5G-capable. Earlier iPhones did not receive a 5G upgrade through Apple. |
Samsung smartphones with 5G
Samsung has been building 5G modems into its smartphones since 2019. In the meantime, Samsung is one of the mobile phone providers with the largest variety of models for 5G phones. Fortunately, 5G-capable phones can be recognised by the suffix “5G”, for example “Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G” or “Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G”.
| The first 5G-enabled Samsung smartphones | Note |
| Samsung Galaxy S10 5GSamsung Galaxy S20 5GSamsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5GSamsung Galaxy S20+ 5GSamsung Galaxy S20 FE 5GSamsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5GSamsung Galaxy S21 5G Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5GSamsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5GSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 5GSamsung Galaxy Note20 5GSamsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G | Since 2019, all Samsung smartphone models are 5G-enabled. All 5G-capable models indicate this by their suffix: “Samsung Galaxy S10 5G”. |
5G phones from Huawei
Despite the sanctions, Huawei phones are still very popular and widely used. Huawei smartphones can easily keep up with iPhones and Samsung in terms of camera, even if you have to do without Google services in return. Those looking for a 5G-capable smartphone from Huawei should take a look at the models from 2020, starting with the P40 series.
| The first 5G-enabled Huawei smartphones | Note |
| Huawei P40 5GHuawei P40 Pro 5GHuawei P40 Pro+ 5G | Since 2020, all Huawei models are 5G-enabled. |
5G-enabled smartphones from Oppo
Oppo has established itself in this country as a serious alternative to Huawei and Xiaomi and has steadily gained market share in recent years. Oppo already launched a 5G-capable smartphone at the end of 2018. As with Samsung, 5G-capable smartphones can be recognised by the “5G”, however, the manufacturer is still launching variants without 5G support in 2022. Anyone who wants to buy an Oppo smartphone should take a closer look.
| The first 5G-enabled Oppo smartphones | Note |
| Oppo Reno4 Z 5GOppo Reno4 Pro 5GOppo Find X2 Pro* (after an update) | The first 5G-enabled Oppo smartphone appeared at the end of 2018. Attention not all Oppo phones can do 5G, look out for their name “Oppo Reno4 Pro 5G”. |
Xiaomi has the cheapest 5G phone
If you are looking for an affordable 5G phone, you will find it at the Chinese Xiaomi. Here, too, 5G-capable smartphones can be recognised by the “5G” in their names, such as the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G, the Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite 5G and the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G. However, this is no guarantee, as the Xiaomi Poco F3 proves, which comes with 5G functionality.
| The first 5G-enabled Xiaomi smartphones | Note |
| Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5GXiaomi Mi 10T Lite 5GXiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5GXiaomi Poco F2 Pro | Since 2020, most Xiaomi models are 5G-enabled. Not all Xiaomi models are 5G-enabled, and it’s not always obvious from the name. |
Google Pixel smartphones with 5G
Google is foregoing a large product range for its Pixels, so you can be sure that all phones from the Google Pixel 4a (5G) onwards will be able to radio with the new mobile phone standard. With the Google Pixel 5 and its successors, 5G is on board as standard.
| The first 5G-enabled Google smartphones | Note |
| Google Pixel 4a (5G)Google Pixel 5 | Since Oct. 2020, all Google Pixel models are 5G-capable. |
5G phones from OnePlus
The Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus offers 5G starting with the OnePlus 8T and the OnePlus N10. Newer smartphones all have 5G on board.
| The first 5G-enabled OnePlus smartphones | Note |
| Oneplus 8TOneplus N10 | Since Oct 2020, all Oneplus models are 5G-enabled. |
5G-enabled ASUS smartphones
Asus is mainly known from the PC and gaming sector. The ASUS ROG smartphones (starting with the ROG Phone 3) not only come with an excellent camera, but also 5G support as standard.
| The first 5G-enabled ASUS smartphones | Note |
| Asus ROG 3Asus ROG 3 Strix | Since Aug. 2020, all Asus models are 5G-capable. |
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