Latest smartphones to be launched by the end of 2020, and the beginning of 2021
The latest mobile phones inthe market have evolved and embarked their way into revolution. The mobile phone price in India is not only budget-friendly, but every new mobile model also comes with an array of exciting technological upgrades.
2021 is going to be the year of 5G smartphones. However, we have already met some 5G flagships this year, but manufacturers are well set to blast the 5G segment thoroughly in 2021. Accordingly, we have compiled a complete list of upcoming 5G smartphones in 2021 by some of the higher-ranked phone producers.
If you too are ready to invest in your first 5G equipment and looking for the best alternative in 2021, then this article is for you. Give the piece a thorough read to know the available options to dominate the 5G market next year.
Currently, lots of smartphone manufacturers have already announced their 5G flagships to hit the market shelves next year. Buyers may either get the 5G edition in the premium handset or as a separate 5G variant of the standard version. Anyway, 5G technology is all set to dominate the smartphone market with sleeves-up.
Entering the 5G circuit will somehow be a daunting task for some of the new brands. They will have to make hale and hearty efforts and something extraordinary to be in the race. Similarly, they will also have to face fierce competition from established and eminent brands. Undoubtedly, the company with quality service and assistance is going to be in the leading role when it comes to the 5G connectivity.
Before we dive into the detail, here are some of the anticipated handsets for 2020 and 2021:
Xiaomi Mi 11
Xiaomi Mi 11 is an upcoming smartphone by Xiaomi with a expected cost of around 56,999/- Indian Rupees.
Design:
It is rumoured to pack Yes + 48-megapixel camera. It is expected to sport a camera on the front for selfies.
6.7 inches (17.02 cm) 502 PPI AMOLED display with LED Flash light.
Network and connectivity:
Network speed 3G, 4G (with support for Band 40 used by some LTE networks in India), and 5G is supported by this device yet the network is rolled-out in India.
Wi-fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth® 5.0
GPS/AGPS+GLONASS+Beidou
Performance:
The Xiaomi Mi 11 runs MIUI 12 based on Android 11.
It is tipped to be a dual-SIM (GSM and GSM) smartphone that will accept Nano-SIM and Nano-SIM cards.
powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor and come with 6GB of RAM.
Storage:
Internal storage 64/128 GB3
MicroSD card slot
Audio:
3.5 mm headphone jack
FM radio receiver (headset required)
OZO audio
Display:
Size and type >6.7” FHD+ PureDisplay
Display ratio 20:9
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Camera:
108 MP + 13 MP + 5 MP+ 2 MP
Dual high CRI Rear flash
Front-facing camera 24 MP
Other ZEISS Optics
Connections and sensors:
Cable type USB Type-C
SIM cards Dual SIM and Single SIM models available
SIM card type Nano SIM
Sensors Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer (G-sensor), E-compass, Gyroscope, Power button fingerprint sensor.
Keys the Google Assistant Button1
Battery life:
Battery type 4780 mAh
Fast Charging- USB Type-C Port
Xiaomi Mi 11 Release Date & Pricing:
The Xiaomi Mi 11 is expected to release on January 13, 2021. Though the market status is rumoured, the pricing hence is expected to be Rs. 56,999 as well.
Nokia 7.3 5G
Nokia 7.3 5G may come with a display size of greater than 6.3-inch with Full HD+ resolution and Pure Display branding. Nokia 7.3 may pack a 24 MP selfie camera and a 48MP rear Quad-camera on the back. It will be available in 4GB/6GB/8GB RAM variants and may be powered by a Snapdragon 690 processor.
Design:
Punch-hole display for the front camera
Network and connectivity:
Network speed (5G) 4G
Wi-fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth® 5.0
GPS/AGPS+GLONASS+Beidou
Performance:
Operating system Android 10
RAM 4GB, 6 GB, 8 GB
CPU Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 690 Platform
Storage:
Internal storage 64/128 GB3
MicroSD card slot
Audio:
3.5 mm headphone jack
FM radio receiver (headset required)
OZO audio
Display:
Size and type >6.3” FHD+ PureDisplay
Display ratio 20:9
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Camera:
Rear cameras Quad-camera imaging system with ZEISS Optics. 48/64 MP sensor, 12 MP sensor with an ultra-wide lens, 2 MP depth sensor and 2 MP sensor with a macro lens
Dual high CRI Rear flash
Front-facing camera 24 MP
Other ZEISS Optics
Connections and sensors:
Cable type USB Type-C
SIM cards Dual SIM and Single SIM models available
SIM card type Nano SIM
Sensors Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer (G-sensor), E-compass, Gyroscope, Power button fingerprint sensor
Keys the Google Assistant Button1
Battery life:
Battery type 4000 mAh2
Charging 9V/2A
Nokia 7.3 Release Date & Pricing:
The Nokia 7.3 may be available globally starting in Q4 2020 and for a global average retail price of 399 Euros for 6GB/64GB RAM/ROM variant.
Nokia 9.3 PureView
The Nokia 9.3 Pure View is expected to come with Snapdragon 865 SoC, 64MP primary camera, Android 10 OS, and Qi wireless charging support.
Design:
Punch-hole display for the front camera
Network and connectivity:
5G , 4G supported by device
Wi-Fi 802.11,b/g/n
Hotspot
Bluetooth 5.0
A GPS, Glonass
NFC available
Storage:
Internal memory 128 GB
No expandable memory
Audio:
Audio jack 3.5mm
Loud speaker
Display:
Screen size 6.29inches(15.98cm)
Screen resolution 1440 x 2560 pixels
Bezel less display
467ppi pixel density
P-OLED display
Corning Gorilla Glass protected
Capacitive Touch screen, Multi touch
Camera:
Rear cameras Quad-camera imaging system with Exposure compensation, ISO control. 108 MP, 13 MP, 13 MP, 13 MP resolutions.
Dual high CRI Rear flash
Front-facing camera 24 MP
Image resolution 12000 x 9000 pixels
Connections and sensors
Cable type USB Type-C
SIM cards Dual SIM and Single SIM models available
SIM card type Nano SIM
Sensors Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer (G-sensor), E-compass, Gyroscope, Power button fingerprint sensor
Battery life:
Battery type 4500 mAh2
Charging 9V/2A
Nokia 9.3 Release Date & Pricing:
Nokia 9.3 price in India is expected to be Rs. 68,990. Nokia 9.3 Expected to be launched on Jan 28, 2021. This is 6 GB RAM / 128 GB internal storage base variant of Nokia 9.3 which is expected to available in Black, Gold colour
Huawei Mate X2
Design:
Punch-hole display for the front camera
Network and connectivity:
4G supported by device
Wi-Fi 802.11,b/g/n
Hotspot
Bluetooth 5.0
A GPS, Glonass
Performance:
Operating system HiSillicon Kirin 990
RAM 8 GB 64 bit
Graphics Malli- G76 MP16
Octa core (2.86 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A76 + 2.09 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A76 + 1.86 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55)
Storage:
Internal storage 512 GB
Expandable upto 512 GB
Audio:
USB Type-C
Loud speaker
Display:
Screen size 6.7inches(17.02cm)
Screen resolution 1148 x 2480 pixels
Yes capacitive touch screen, Multi touch
408ppi pixel density
Camera:
Rear cameras Dual-camera imaging system with Exposure compensation, ISO control. 48MP + 16MP + 8MP Auto focus, Digital Zoom, face Detection
Dual high CRI Rear flash
Front-facing camera 10 MP & 8 MP
Connections and sensors:
Cable type USB Type-C
SIM cards Dual SIM and Single SIM models available
SIM card type Nano SIM
Sensors Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer (G-sensor), E-compass, Gyroscope, fingerprint sensor
Battery life:
Battery type 5000 mAh2
Charging 9V/2A
Nokia 7.3 Release Date & Pricing:
Huawei Mate X2 smartphone price in India is likely to be Rs 192,900. Huawei Mate X2 is rumoured to be launched in the country on July 12, 2020 (Unofficial).
Samsung Galaxy S20
Design:
Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud Pink, Cloud White, Aura Red
Network and connectivity:
4G, 3G, 2G supported by device
Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n
Hotspot
Bluetooth 5.0, L
A GPS, Glonass
NFC available
FM (Snapdragon model only; market/operator dependent)
Storage:
Internal memory 128 GB-8GB Ram
Micro SDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Audio:
Audio with 32-bit/384kHz
Loud speaker with stereo speakers
Display:
Screen size 6.2inches(15.98cm)
Screen resolution 1440 x 3220 pixels
563 ppi pixel density
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protected
Camera:
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS64 MP, f/2.0, 29mm (telephoto), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 1.1x optical zoom, 3xhybridzoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1.4µm, Super Steady video
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Video-8K@24fps,4K@30/60fps,1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS
Connections and sensors
Cable type USB Type-C
SIM cards Dual SIM and Single SIM models available
SIM card type Nano SIM
Sensors Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer (G-sensor), E-compass,Gyroscope, fingerprint sensor
Battery life:
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Fastcharging25WUSBPowerDelivery3.0
FastQi/PMAwirelesscharging15W
Reverse wireless charging 4.5W
Samsung Galaxy S20 Release Date & Pricing:
Samsung Galaxy S 20 price is $ 649.99 / £ 634.99 / € 699.00. Samsung Galaxy S 20 was launched on march 2020. This is 8 GB RAM / 128 GB internal storage.
6.Galaxy S21 Ultra
Design:
Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud Pink, Cloud White, Aura Red
Network and connectivity:
5G,4G, 3G, 2G supported by device
Android 11, One UI 3.0
Wi-Fi 802.11,b/g/n
Hotspot
Bluetooth 5.1, LE
A GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC available
FM radio (Snapdragon model only; market/operator dependent)
Speed-HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA), 5G
Storage:
Internal memory 128 GB-8GB RAM & 512 GB 16 Gb RAM
Card slot unspecified
Audio:
Audio with 32-bit/384kHz
Loud speaker with stereo speakers
Display:
Screen size 6.8inches, 111.6cm2
Screen resolution 1440 x 3220 pixels
516 ppi pixel density
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ 1600 nits (peak)
Corning Gorilla Glass protected
Camera:
108 MP (2nd gen), f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS10 MP, (periscope telephoto), 1/3.2", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom
10 MP, (telephoto), dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Video-8K@24fps,4K@30/60fps,1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS
Connections and sensors
Cable type USB Type-C
SIM cards Dual SIM and Single SIM models available
SIM card type Nano SIM
Sensors Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer (G-sensor), E-compass, Gyroscope, Power button fingerprint sensor
Battery life:
Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Fastcharging25W
USBPowerDelivery3.0
FastQi/PMAwirelesscharging15W
Reverse wireless charging 4.5W
Samsung Galaxy S21 ultra 5G Release Date & Pricing:
Samsung Galaxy S21 ultra 5G launch and price was not yet disclosed. This phone available in two variant colours and 2 variant storage.
OnePlus 9 Pro
Design:
Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud Pink, Cloud White, Aura Red
Network and connectivity:
5G supported but not rolled out in india,4G, 3G, 2G supported by device
Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 - 7 nm
Wi-Fi 802.11,b/g/n
Hotspot
Bluetooth 5.0
A GPS, GLONASS
NFC available
Storage:
Internal memory 256 GB
Audio:
Audio with 64bit
Loud speaker
Display:
Fluid AMOLED
Screen size 6.78inches, (17.22cm)
Screen resolution 1440 x 3168 pixels
525 ppi pixel density
Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
Corning Gorilla Glass protected
Camera:
64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 16 MP, f/3.4, (Periscope telephoto), x5 optical zoom, 48 MP, f/2.0, (ultrawide), 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus.
Continues Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Connections and sensors
Cable type USB Type-C
SIM cards Dual SIM and Single SIM models available
SIM card type Nano SIM
Proximity sensor, Accelerometer (G-sensor), E-compass, Gyroscope, On screen fingerprint sensor
Battery life:
Li-Po 4710 mAh, non-removable
Fast charging
One Plus 9 Pro Release Date & Pricing:
Soon to be revealed.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
Network and connectivity:
5G,4G, 3G, 2G supported by device
Android 10, One UI 2.5
Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n/ac/6, dual band, wifi direct,
Hotspot
Bluetooth 5.1, LE
A GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC available
Storage:
Internal memory 128 GB-8GB RAM & 512 GB 12 GB RAM
Card slot unspecified
Audio:
Audio with 32-bit/384kHz
Loud speaker with stereo speakers
Display:
Screen size 7.6inches, 180.8cm2
Screen resolution 1768 x 2208 pixels
373 ppi pixel density
Cover display: 6.23", Super AMOLED, 816 x 2260 pixels (25:9), Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Corning Gorilla Glass protected
Camera:
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2xopticalzoom12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, 12mm (ultrawide), 1.12µmLED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Video-8K@24fps,4K@30/60fps,1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS
Connections and sensors
Cable type USB Type-C
SIM cards Dual SIM and Single SIM models available
SIM card type Nano SIM
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Battery life:
Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable
Fastcharging25W
USBPowerDelivery3.0
FastQi/PMAwirelesscharging15W
Reverse wireless charging 4.5W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Release Date & Pricing:
Samsung Galaxy S21 ultra 5G launched on Sept 18 2020, price in Rs.149,228 / $2,999
Apple iPhone SE 2 Plus
Network and connectivity:
5G,4G, 3G supported by device
iOS v14.2
Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n
Hotspot
Bluetooth 5.0
A GPS
HEXA core (2.56Ghz)
Storage:
Internal memory 64Gb and 4 GB ram
Expandable memory not available
Audio:
Loud speaker
3.5 mm jack
Display:
Screen size 6.1 inches (15.49cm)
Screen resolution 1170 x 2532 pixels
324 ppi pixel density
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, 800 nits (typ), 1200 nits (peak)
Camera:
Dual Camera
13MP primary Camera
13 MP camera
Dual colour LED flash
Exposure compensation, ISO control
Connections and sensors
SIM 1: Nano, SIM 2: eSIM
Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope
Fingerprint sensor
USB 2.0, Mass storage device, USB Charging.
Battery life:
Li-ion 3140 mAh, non-removable
Quick Charging
iPhone SE 2 Plus Release Date & Pricing:
iPhone SE 2 Plus will be launched on Jan 12 2021, price expected Rs 40,990.
Apple iPhone 12 pro
Network and connectivity:
4G, 3G supported by device
iOS v13.0
Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n/ac/Yes
Hotspot
Bluetooth 5.0
NFC available
A GPS
HEXA core
Apple A14 bionic processor
Storage:
3 variant storage of 64GB, 256GB & 512 GB
Expandable memory not available
Audio:
Loud speaker
3.5 mm jack
Display:
Screen size 5.8 inches
Screen resolution 1125 x 2436 pixels
458 ppi pixel density
OLED display
Camera:
Quad camera-
12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/2.0, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.6"
12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.6"
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
Front camera-
12MP,f/2.2,23mm(wide),1/3.6"
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Connections and sensors
SIM 1: Nano, SIM 2: eSIM
Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, face unlock, 3D face recongnition,barometer
Fingerprint sensor
USB 2.0, Mass storage device, USB Charging.
Battery life:
Li-ion 2815 mAh, non-removable
Quick Charging 20W
iPhone 12 Pro Release Date & Pricing:
iPhone 12 pro was released on Oct 23 2020, price Rs 119900.
So, this is the list of the upcoming 5G smartphone in 2020, which we can expect to concede ultra-advanced features at budget. It includes the world-recognized brands with a robust grip on the smartphone market.
Ultimately, 2020 is going to be the year of 5G technology devices, and every player must have to adapt to the latest innovations to survive through the cut-throat competition. On the other side, users are expected to go through a wide range of alternatives when it comes to selecting the best 5G equipment. The rest is still in the lap of nature as usual.