Today almost all smartphones have a larger display with 5.5-inches being the new norm. In these times, it is hard to find a small phone, which is good and reliable. However, there are still 5-inch smartphones which fall into the category. During our intensive tests we have found that a smartphone is not just about the power packed performance but design and ergonomics as well. So, in order to help you find the best 5-inch smartphones, here is our list for the same. These 5-inch mobile phones offer the right combination of performance and functionality. Although the prices of the products mentioned in the list given below have been updated as of 26th Oct 2020, the list itself may have changed since it was last published due to the launch of new products in the market since then.
As far small sizes go, the best smartphone to buy by far is the Apple iPhone 7. This 4.7-inch device is quite simply the fastest device at the moment, has a brilliant camera, an amazing display and an entire day’s worth of battery life.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | : | 4.7" (750 x 1334) |
| Camera | : | 12 | 7 MP |
| RAM | : | 2 GB |
| Battery | : | 1960 mAh |
| Operating system | : | iOS |
| Soc | : | A10 |
| Processor | : | Quad |
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Available |
24999 | |
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Available |
29799 |
Running at a close second to the iPhone, is Google’s Pixel. Available in a 5-inch form factor, the phone packs in quite a long list of hardware. A Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 powers the device and while the performance is among the best in Android mobiles, the main attribute of the smartphone is it's rear camera. The phone takes absolutely amazing pictures in all lighting conditions and sometimes even nudges ahead of the iPhone.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | : | 5" (1080 x 1920) |
| Camera | : | 12 | 8 MP |
| RAM | : | 4 GB |
| Battery | : | 2770 mAh |
| Operating system | : | Android |
| Soc | : | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 |
| Processor | : | Quad |
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Out of Stock |
22299 | |
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Out of Stock |
30499 |
While Samsung S8 is just round the corner, the Galaxy S7 makes its spot into this list and finds itself at third place. The phone looks and feels extremely premium and the performance is also at par with most flagships out there. The S7 also has a brilliant camera, which performs extremely well under low light.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | : | 5.1" (1440 x 2560) |
| Camera | : | 12 | 5 MP |
| RAM | : | 4 GB |
| Battery | : | 3000 mAh |
| Operating system | : | Android |
| Soc | : | Exynos 8890 |
| Processor | : | Octa |
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Available |
27500 | |
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Out of Stock |
29999 |
The Lenovo Z2 Plus is the perfect 5-inch smartphone for people who crave performance and don’t want to shell out a lot of money. The Snapdragon 820 powered device is the fastest phone in the sub-20K price bracket and offers everything you might need from a powerful device except a good camera.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | : | 5" (1080 x 1920) |
| Camera | : | 13 | 8 MP |
| RAM | : | 3 GB |
| Battery | : | 3500 mAh |
| Operating system | : | Android |
| Soc | : | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 |
| Processor | : | Quad |
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Available |
16000 | |
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Out of Stock |
17999 |
Xiaomi’s Mi5 might not a be a huge success, but if all you want a small device with good performance and stellar looks, the Xiaomi Mi5 won’t disappoint. The small device offers a beautiful display, which is complimented by good looking glass and metal design. It has a day long battery life but unfortunately does not have the best camera among its peers and it is only available in 32GB storage option.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | : | 5.15" (1080 x 1920) |
| Camera | : | 16 | 4 MP |
| RAM | : | 3 GB |
| Battery | : | 3000 mAh |
| Operating system | : | Android |
| Soc | : | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 |
| Processor | : | Quad |
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Available |
9599 | |
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Out of Stock |
24999 |
After the Nubia Z9 Mini, the Z11 Mini is yet another stellar camera phone from Nubia. Packed in a relatively small 5-inch body, the Z11 Mini offers one of the best cameras you can have on a budget smartphone today. The performance is just good enough for day to day tasks, but the phone struggles to go beyond that.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | : | 5" (1080 x 1920) |
| Camera | : | 16 | 8 MP |
| RAM | : | 3 GB |
| Battery | : | 2800 mAh |
| Operating system | : | Android |
| Soc | : | Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 |
| Processor | : | Octa |
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Out of Stock |
12999 |
The K6 is the second best smartphone after the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 in the sub-10K segment. It performs like the Redmi 3S, but has a better display and camera on offer. The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 SoC, which gives it enough power to perform without any issues in lighter workloads. Also, the 4000mAh battery gives the phone enough juice to last through the day.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | : | 5" (1080 x 1920) |
| Camera | : | 13 | 8 MP |
| RAM | : | 3 & 4 GB |
| Battery | : | 4000 mAh |
| Operating system | : | Android |
| Soc | : | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 |
| Processor | : | Octa |
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Out of Stock |
9999 | |
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Available |
11702 |
| Best 5 Inch Smartphone | Seller | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iPhone 7 | amazon | ₹24999 |
| Google Pixel | amazon | ₹22299 |
| Samsung Galaxy S7 | amazon | ₹27500 |
| Lenovo Z2 Plus | amazon | ₹16000 |
| Xiaomi Mi5 | amazon | ₹9599 |
| ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini | amazon | ₹12999 |
| Lenovo K6 Power | flipkart | ₹9999 |
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