The best 5G Phone you can buy now!!!
1. Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
Screen Size: 6.7 inches | Processor: Snapdragon 865 | Size / weight: 6.37 x 2.9 x 0.3 inches / 6.56 ounces | Battery life (Hrs:Mins): 10:31 | 5G networks
Screen features 120Hz refresh rate
Impressive 64MP telephoto lens
Supports all 5G network types
120Hz refresh rate impacts battery life
Expensive
Samsung's Galaxy S20 Plus is the best 5G phone you can buy right now because it works on every type of 5G network. The Snapdragon 865 processor that makes 5G connectivity possible also delivers performance that can match any Android phone.
The biggest knock on the Galaxy S20 Plus is its price. At $1,199, this is not a device for those on a budget. But you get a lot of phone for that hefty price. The QHD AMOLED screen lets you opt for a 120Hz refresh rate for smoother scrolling and more immersive gaming. (Just be aware that the faster refresh rate can drain the phone's battery at a faster clip.) Samsung has also made significant improvements to the four rear cameras, with the 64MP megapixel telephoto lens standing out in particular for its super-crisp zoom shots.
You'll be able to find cheaper 5G phones, especially later this year, but only the Galaxy S20 Plus offers a great balance between features and price.
The OnePlus 8 Pro is one of the best Android phones you can get, and it's $300 cheaper than the Galaxy S20 Plus. But for the purposes of 5G, the OnePlus 8 Pro is more limited than some of its rival phones. The phone is only available unlocked, so you can't buy it through a specific wireless carrier.
More significantly, the OnePlus 8 only works on sub-6Hz-based 5G networks. That means it can't benefit from the higher speeds of mmWave-based 5G. Verizon customers will want to look for another phone, as that carrier's 5G network relies heavily on mmWave.
That's less of a concern on T-Mobile, which built its nationwide network on sub-6Ghz 5G. (AT&T customers report that the OnePlus 8 Pro doesn't support AT&T's 5G bands, even though that carrier primarily uses low-band 5G as well.) If the OnePlus 8 Pro is compatible with your carrier, you'll get a phone with a vibrant and smooth 120Hz screen, very good quad cameras and a ridiculously fast charging speed even when you juice up your phone wirelessly.
Up until now, the best 5G phones have been pretty bulky to accommodate the larger batteries and 5G modems required for the faster networks. But the Samsung Galaxy S20 is relatively compact. You're not going to mistake this device for an iPhone SE, but the Galaxy S20 is less than 6 inches tall and weighs less than 6 ounces. You still get a 6.2-inch AMOLED screen capable of a 120Hz refresh rate for smoother scrolling.
At $999, this had been the most affordable 5G phone you could get from Samsung. The phone maker has since released the Galaxy A71 5G, which costs $599. (A version that works with Verizon's high-speed 5G network costs $649.) A 5G version of the Galaxy A51 is also on the way. While the Galaxy S20 may be less expensive than the Plus and Ultra versions, you're not getting short-changed with this model, as Samsung's phone features camera improvements to its three rear lenses, including a telephoto lens with a 3x lossless zoom.
The Galaxy S20 debuted first with AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint, with Verizon waiting to offer a model designed specifically to work with its high-speed mmWave-based 5G network. That version of the S20 is now on sale at Verizon, so you can get Samsung's $999 5G phone regardless of which carrier you prefer.
The era of cheaper 5G phones is coming, with future devices promising price tags of around $500. For now, though, the OnePlus 8 is one of the cheapest ways to get a 5G device, and you don't have to make too many sacrifices in the name of a less expensive handset. (Verizon does charge an extra $100 for its version of the OnePlus 8; that model is specifically built to work with Verizon's mmWave-based 5G network.)
The OnePlus 8 runs on a Snapdragon 865 processor, just like the other top Android phones with 5G connectivity. For an extra $100, you can even max out the RAM to 12GB, which peps up performance. You get a screen with a fast 90Hz refresh rate, and you can charge the phone quickly with OnePlus' Warp Charge 30T technology. (You will give up the ability to charge your phone wirelessly like you can with the Pro model of the OnePlus 8.)
The biggest sacrifice you'll have to make is with the OnePlus 8's cameras. There's no telephoto lens and many of the other pictures produced by the three-camera array don't measure up to what you can get from other phones. If what you're looking for is a powerful phone that can connect to 5G without breaking the bank, though, the OnePlus 8 is a great option.
When money's no object, turn to the Galaxy S20 Ultra for your 5G phone needs. It may have a price tag as expansive as its 6.9-inch OLED display, but the S20 Ultra also boasts plenty of features for its $1,399 asking price.
That display has a 120Hz refresh rate for a much smoother, immersive experience when you're scrolling or gaming. ( The quad-lens rear cameras take excellent pictures, and the powerful Space Zoom works really well up to 10x. A huge 5,000 mAh battery means you'll get through the day on a single-charge.
The Galaxy S20 Ultra works with every kind of 5G network so you needn't have to worry about which model to get for which carrier. The phone's price means it won't be for everyone, but people who do splurge on the Galaxy S20 Ultra will be satisfied with the result.
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