
5G smartphones still somewhat qualify as novelties. With the next generation of connectivity cropping up slowly but steadily across the world, smartphone buyers looking for a premium 5G-ready smartphone have an increasing number of options today. The benefits are numerous.
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1 | Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max | Go to section | Check Price on Amazon.ae |
2 | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | Go to section | Check Price on Amazon.ae |
3 | Samsung Galaxy S21+ | Go to section | Check Price on Amazon.ae |
4 | Apple iPhone 12 Pro | Go to section | Check Price on Amazon.ae |
5 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G | Go to section | Check Price on Amazon.ae |
6 | OnePlus 8 Pro | Go to section | Check Price on Amazon.ae |
7 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 | Go to section | Check Price on Amazon.ae |
8 | Huawei P40 Pro | Go to section | Check Price on Amazon.ae |
9 | Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus | Go to section | Check Price on Amazon.ae |
10 | Oppo Reno4 Pro 5G | Go to section | Check Price on SharafDG |
11 | Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro | Go to section | Check Price on Amazon.ae |
12 | Samsung Galaxy A71 5G | Go to section | Check Price on SharafDG |
Firstly, 5G is the connectivity standard that will lead our mobile communication for the next few years. Investing in a 5G phone today ensures that you remain future-proof when 5G services see uninterrupted rollouts across the world.
Secondly, having a 5G phone in your hands will undoubtedly get you the best form of connectivity, no matter where you go. And finally, having a 5G phone ensures that you have one of the latest smartphone processors inside your phone. This means that super-smooth performance is at your disposal.
A 5G smartphone is easily one of the most futuristic devices you can get your hands on. The rest of the world will catch up soon, so why not lead the way, right? With all the awesome benefits of a 5G phone in sight, the question now is which one to choose. Worry not, for we have got you covered. Thanks to more manufacturers promoting 5G devices now, you have several options to choose from.
Here’s a look at the best 5G phones that you can buy in the UAE right now across all budgets.
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Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max

Key Specifications
Display: 6.7″ Super Retina OLED display | Processor: A14 Bionic chip | OS:iOS 14 | RAM:(-) | Internal Storage: 128GB/256GB/512GB | Battery: (-) | Dual Sim: Yes, e-sim | Expandable Memory: No
Rear Camera: 12MP Ultra-wide + 12MP Wide-angle + 12MP Telephoto Camera | Front Camera: 12MP Camera
Fingerprint Sensor: No | Headphone Jack: USB Type-C | Supports 5G: Yes
Color: Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue
The Apple iPhone 12 is the ultimate iPhone in the latest lineup of flagship phones from Apple.
It gets the venerable A14 Bionic processor that is Apple’s latest and is built to take on any heavyweight task on the iPhone, including the most detailed and intensive mobile games, as well as serious video and photo editing. Its 5nm technology makes it among the fastest smartphone processors available currently in the market. It also features an amazing 6.7″ Super retina display, the largest display on an iPhone to date.
Along with that, its overall camera abilities also include a unique sensor-shift optical image stabilization technology that allows users to take excellent low light photographs and videos without using a tripod, 5x optical zoom range, and the ability to capture Raw image files for further image processing.
With the inclusion of 5G, the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max is a comprehensive luxurious package offering you an exceptional iPhone experience.
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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

Key Specifications
Display: 6.8″ edge Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O Display | Processor: Exynos 2100 processor | OS:Android 11 | RAM:12GB/16GB | Internal Storage: 128GB/256GB/512GB | Battery: 5000mAh | Dual Sim: Yes | Expandable Memory: No
Rear Camera: 12MP Ultra-wide + 108MP Wide-angle + 10MP Telephoto + 10MP Telephoto | Front Camera: 40MP Camera
Fingerprint Sensor: Yes | Headphone Jack: USB Type-C | Supports 5G: Yes
Color: Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Titanium, Phantom Navy, Phantom Brown
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is an extreme phone in every sense, and if you want an Android phone that is packed to the hilt with features, this is the phone to buy.
The Galaxy S21 Ultra features a 108MP quad rear camera unit that offers some of the most detailed smartphone photography that you would see. You also get features such as optical stabilization and 100x Space Zoom. When combined with extreme specifications such as up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, it makes the S21 Ultra stand out as being one for technology enthusiasts.
It is safe to say that if you do purchase the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, you won’t need to upgrade your phone for at least a few years. At the center of this notion is its connectivity specs – the S21 Ultra gets global 5G connectivity and the next generation Wi-Fi 6E support.
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Samsung Galaxy S21+

Key Specifications
Display: 6.7″ flat FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O Display | Processor: Exynos 2100 processor | OS:Android 11 | RAM:8GB | Internal Storage: 128GB/256GB | Battery: 4800mAh | Dual Sim: Yes | Expandable Memory: No
Rear Camera: 12MP Ultra-wide + 12MP Wide-angle + 64MP Telephoto | Front Camera: 10MP Camera
Fingerprint Sensor: Yes | Headphone Jack: USB Type-C | Supports 5G: Yes
Color: Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Violet, Phantom Gold, Phantom Red
The Samsung Galaxy S21+ was recently launched, and it brings with it the best of the Galaxy S21 series in a package that is not exorbitantly expensive, but includes most of the headlining features of the Galaxy S21 series.
These features include a triple rear camera headed by a 64MP Telephoto camera unit, which offers some of the best zoom photography that you can get on camera phones right now, a beautiful crisp 6.7” display, and amazing battery life at 4800mAh to last you through the day.
It also gets features such as Director’s view, which enables you to record videos with the rear and front cameras simultaneously, as well as 8K Video Snap, which allows for users to take a 33MP photograph from an already recorded 8K video. Exciting, indeed!
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Apple iPhone 12 Pro

Key Specifications
Display: 6.1″ Super Retina OLED display | Processor: A14 Bionic chip | OS:iOS 14 | RAM:(-) | Internal Storage: 128GB/256GB/512GB | Battery: (-) | Dual Sim: Yes, e-sim | Expandable Memory: No
Rear Camera: 12MP Ultra-wide + 12MP Wide-angle + 12MP Telephoto Camera | Front Camera: 12MP Camera
Fingerprint Sensor: No | Headphone Jack: USB Type-C | Supports 5G: Yes
Color: Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue
The iPhone 12 Pro does have a few extra tricks up its sleeve to make sure that it justifies its name and moniker. As a result, the list of extra features start with the rear camera setup, which gets a 2x optical telephoto zoom camera, and a LiDAR sensor for gauging depth for advanced AR purposes.
The iPhone 12 Pro also features the same display size as the iPhone 12, which at 6.1 inches is a nice balance between compact dimensions and large screen readability. The iPhone 12 can also handle RAW image files, which is beneficial if you are a professional photographer.
And finally, it comes with a stainless steel body, which adds a new layer of premium charm to the phone.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G

Key Specifications
Display: 6.9″ Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Processor: 2.73GHz, 2.5GHz, 2GHz Octa-Core | OS:Android | RAM:12GB | Internal Storage: 256GB/512GB | Battery: 4500mAh | Dual Sim: Yes | Expandable Memory: Yes, upto 1TB
Rear Camera: 12MP Ultra-wide + 108MP Wide-angle + 12MP Telephoto | Front Camera: 10MP Camera
Fingerprint Sensor: Yes | Headphone Jack: USB Type-C | Supports 5G: Yes
Color: Mystic Bronze, Mystic White, Mystic Black
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is the current flagbearer of Samsung’s do-everything device. It was made popular by its integrated stylus, which made it a cross between a smartphone and a tablet.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a device that offers literally everything that you can think of in a smartphone. This year’s edition comes with 5G connectivity, along with many other features.
It includes Samsung’s signature Super AMOLED Plus display at 6.9-inch, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on top, and NFC for contactless payments via Samsung Pay. It also comes with the latest generation standards of RAM and storage.
One of its key features is the camera. It comes with a 108 MP main, 12MP telephoto (with 5x optical zoom), and 12MP ultra-wide camera units. The Galaxy Note 20’s camera is capable of shooting videos at up to 8K resolution (at 24fps), or high frame rate videos at a lower resolution. These include 4K 60fps and full HD videos at up to 120fps or 240fps.
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OnePlus 8 Pro

Key Specifications
Display: 6.78″ Fluid AMOLED | Processor: Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 865 | OS: OxygenOS based on Android™ 10 | RAM: 8GB | Storage: 128GB/256GB | Battery: 4510mAh | Dual Sim: Yes | Expandable Memory: No
Rear Camera: 48MP Ultra-wide + 48MP Main + 8MP Telephoto + 5MP Color Filter Camera | Front Camera: 16MP
Fingerprint Sensor: Yes | Headphone Jack: USB Type-C | Supports 5G: Yes | Color: Glacial Green, Onyx Black
The OnePlus 8 Pro is the company’s first smartphone featuring 5G connectivity. As a result, it is a flagship smartphone that offers excellent future-proofing through its next-generation network compatibility support.
Its brilliant internal configuration helps power through most tasks on the phone. The OnePlus 8 Pro runs on the Snapdragon 865 platform. It has a massive, 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. This aspect makes it stand apart from its rivals.
With four built-in rear cameras, including a 48 MP Ultra-Wide camera and a 48 MP main camera, it is undeniable that based on specifications and features, the OnePlus 8 Pro is one of the best 5G phones you can buy for the next few years to come.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2

Key Specifications
Display: 6.2″ HD+ Super AMOLED Display (Folded) , 7.6″ QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex Display (Unfolded)
Processor: 7㎚ 64-bit Octa-Core Processor | OS: Android 10 | RAM: 12 GB | ROM(Internal Storage): 256GB | Battery: 4500mAh (typical) dual battery | Sim Card: eSIM and Nano SIM | Expandable Memory: No
Cover Camera: 10MP Selfie Camera
Rear Camera: 12MP Ultra-wide + 12MP Wide-angle + 12MP Telephoto Camera | Front Camera: 10MP Selfie Camera
Fingerprint Sensor: Yes | Headphone Jack: USB Type-C | Supports 5G: Yes
Color: Mystic Bronze, Mystic Black
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G had to be included in this list, simply by virtue of being the novelty that it is. A third attempt by Samsung at making a foldable phone has resulted in a device that feels super-premium.
Alongside 5G, there are numerous improvements that Samsung has made to its new foldable phone. The most important of these improvements is in its hinge. The Galaxy Z Fold2 features a unique hinge with a brush, which keeps dust out of the phone. This ensures minimal dust damage.
It also gets two near-full screen displays. The much larger 6.23-inch outside display is not just for basic tasks, but can also serve very well on its own. Folded out, the Galaxy Z Fold2 offers a 7.6-inch 2K+ display with a very awkward aspect ratio. It is far sturdier, has better cameras and comes with 5G. If you have the budget for it, this is an excellent choice to make.
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Huawei P40 Pro

Key Specifications
Display: 6.58in OLED | Processor: HUAWEI Kirin 990 5G Octa-core processor | OS: EMUI 10.1 (Based on Android 10 ) | RAM: 8GB | Storage: 256GB
Battery: 4200mAh | Dual Sim: Yes | Expandable Memory: up to 256GB
Rear Camera: 50MP Wide Angle + 40MP Ultra-Wide Angle + 12MP Telephoto Camera + 3D Depth Sensing Camera
Front Camera: 32MP Selfie Camera + Depth Camera
Fingerprint Sensor: Yes | Headphone Jack: USB Type-C | Supports 5G: Yes | Color: Silver frost, Black
The Huawei P40 Pro is one of the few smartphones that do not have a 4G sibling and comes as a 5G-only smartphone. The P40 Pro looks absolutely gorgeous, so users with a keen eye on the overall look will love the P40’s completely borderless design.
Like the Mate 30 Pro, the Huawei P40 Pro also features the Kirin 990 5G SoC. This is one of the processors that have been selected for a software upgrade in the coming months. This upgrade will shift the Huawei P40 Pro from Android to Huawei’s own HarmonyOS. Since there is no support for Google Play Store, you will need to look for alternate apps to popular services.
The P40 Pro also features an impressive camera system with a 50MP ultra vision camera for extremely detailed shots even in low light conditions.
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Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus

Key Specifications
Display: 6.7″ Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O Display | Processor: 2.73GHz, 2.5GHz, 2GHz Octa-Core Processor | OS: Android | RAM: 12GB | Storage: 128GB | Battery: 4500mAh | Dual Sim: Yes | Expandable Memory: up to 1TB
Rear Camera: 12MP Ultra-wide + 12MP Wide-angle + 64MP Telephoto + DepthVision | Front Camera: 10MP
Fingerprint Sensor: Yes | Headphone Jack: No | Supports 5G: Yes. | Color: Cosmic Black, Cosmic Gray, Cloud Blue, Aura Blue
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus is still one of the best phones to buy in the market right now. In the UAE, you can have it in its 5G avatar as well. The Samsung Galaxy S20 has a class-leading display and excellent overall performance.
It also comes with a 5G chip that will ensure that your flagship phone stays relevant for at least three years in the future. In the UAE, Samsung sells its phones with its own, in-house Exynos processors. This is the only feature different from the S20’s global lineup.
Samsung takes an interesting approach with the main rear camera setup wherein it uses the higher-resolution 64MP sensor for the telephoto module. This helps the Galaxy S20 Plus give a balanced offering in terms of performance, camera, and software.
It also has a large enough battery to support the higher power consumption of 5G networks.
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Oppo Reno4 Pro 5G

Key Specifications
Main Display: 6.5″ AMOLED Display | Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon™ 765G (7nm process) | OS: ColorOS 7.2 based on Android 10 | RAM:12GB | Storage: 256GB | Battery: 4000mAh | Dual sim: Yes | Expandable memory: No
Rear Camera: 48MP Main + 12MP Ultra-wide + 13MP Telephoto + 2MP Mono | Front Camera: 32MP Main Camera
Fingerprint Sensor: Yes | Headphone Jack: USB Type-C | Supports 5G: Yes | Color: Galactic Blue, Space Black
Oppo’s latest Reno series smartphone features the Snapdragon 765G SoC. It also comes with 5G connectivity and a premium smartphone experience at a cost lesser than most rivals. Furthermore, unlike Huawei, Oppo is still very much within the Android ecosystem. Meaning, users can experience 5G-specific apps from the Google Play Store.
The Reno4 Pro sports a great design and features a stacked triple rear camera module that does not jar or disrupt the overall design language. You also get a 48MP triple rear camera with 13MP ultra-wide and 13MP telephoto units- of which the latter is capable of shooting at 2x optical zoom. Overall, the Reno4 Pro 5G is one of the best, non-flagship premium 5G phones that you can buy right now.
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Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro

Key Specifications
Display: 6.67″ FHD+ DotDisplay | Processor: Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 865 5G | OS: MIUI 12 | RAM:8GB | Storage: 128GB/256GB | Battery: 5000mAh | Dual Sim: Yes | Expandable Memory: No
Rear Camera: 108MP Main + 13MP Ultra-wide + 5MP Macro | Front Camera: 20MP
Fingerprint Sensor: Yes | Headphone Jack: USB Type-C | Supports 5G: Yes | Color: Cosmic Black, Lunar Silver, Aurora Blue
Please note, this is a global version.
The Mi 10T Pro 5G is one of the least expensive phones you can buy with a built-in flagship processor. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC, the Mi 10T Pro 5G is one of the best smartphones on the market. It brings to you the unique MIUI usage experience offered by the Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi.
The Mi 10T Pro 5G offers a fantastic display with high 144Hz refresh rate for an ultra-smooth experience. The MIUI 12 interface ensures that you get the best experience among custom Android interfaces. Its other benefits include the familiar menu layout of Android and the iOS-like control center. This control center places all the shortcuts at your fingertips, while notifications are kept separate to streamline usage.
The 108MP triple rear camera and 8K video recording further add to the experience.
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Samsung Galaxy A71 5G

Key Specifications
Display: 6.7″ Super AMOLED Plus | Processor: 2.2GHz, 1.8GHz Octa core | OS:Android | RAM: 8GB | Internal Storage: 128GB | Battery: 4500mAh | Dual Sim: Yes | Expandable Memory: Yes, upto 1TB
Rear Camera: 64MP Main + 12MP Ultra-wide + 5MP Macro + 5MP Depth | Front Camera: 32MP
Fingerprint Sensor: Yes | Headphone Jack: 3.5mm | Supports 5G: Yes
Color: Prism Cube Black, Prism Cube Silver
Launched earlier this year, the Samsung Galaxy A71 5G is one of the most affordable devices for you to enter the 5G smartphone ecosystem. The Samsung brand is easily one of the most reliable and dependable brands in the smartphone market. The Galaxy A71 5G offers highly competent specifications that ensure that the smartphone does not feel like a compromise.
The Galaxy A71 5G is available with both a Samsung Exynos 980 SoC inside, as well as a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G variant. In UAE, you get the Exynos-powered Galaxy A71 5G. Next-generation connectivity aside, the Galaxy A71 5G comes with many attractive features. They include a 64MP quad rear camera, a 4,500mAh battery with 25W fast charging. This makes it a very well-heeled smartphone overall. Its solid range of features makes sure that you don’t have to upgrade your phone anytime soon.
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