Cheaper 5G mobiles to ring in festive spirit

Smartphones supporting 5G technology and priced at less than Rs 10,000 are expected to flood the Indian market this festive season backed by the roll-out of affordable 5G chipsets – the most vital component in handsets. Chinese chipset brand Unisoc on Tuesday announced the launch of its T760 5G chipset for India, which experts said is expected to power 5G handsets priced at less than $120.

Currently, 5G smartphones have a starting price of Rs 11,000-13,000 with brands running occasional promotional offers to bring the price down to less than Rs 10,000.