iPhone 12 most popular 5G-capable device in Indian market, says Ookla

With the launch of 5G in India, people are preferring to buy 5G capable devices in order to enjoy the service. But the question is, when you have a wide list of options to consider, it becomes difficult to decide which phone to go for. According to a latest report by Ookla, the iPhone 12 5G is the most popular 5G-capable device in the Indian market. The report also informed that in its survey, 51 percent of survey respondents already had smartphones supporting 5G, while the top smartphone vendors in the market are Samsung (31%), Xiaomi (23%), Realme, and Vivo.

"In our survey, 51% of survey respondents already had smartphones supporting 5G. The top smartphone vendors in the market are Samsung (31%), followed by Xiaomi (23%), Realme, and Vivo. While only one in ten survey respondents had an iPhone, Apple smartphones tend to be more 5G capable. In fact, according to Speedtest Intelligence data, the iPhone 12 5G is the most popular 5G-capable device in the Indian market," Ookla said in the report.

It further informed that Jio will launch an Android-based 5G phone in partnership with Google in 2023, repeating the go-to-market strategy it used when entering the 4G market. In the meantime, Jio is working with smartphone vendors to ensure that consumers can access its 5G SA network.

Ookla had earlier this year surveyed Indian consumers and found that 89 percent of Indian smartphone users are ready to upgrade to 5G. "Earlier this year, we surveyed Indian consumers and found 89% of Indian smartphone users are ready to upgrade to 5G. Operators have an existing addressable base of devices that they can target from the start, and over the past year the number of 5G-capable devices has been on the rise. Among Speedtest users, Jio saw the largest increase in 5G-capable devices (67.4%), followed by Airtel (61.6%), and Vi India (56%)," the report read.