First 5G handset in India likely to be priced at Rs 50,000
The "first 5G handset in India"
from Chinese smartphone maker, Realme, is likely to be priced around Rs 50,000 apiece, a company official said on Wednesday.
Realme that came into existence in 2018 is all set to become the first brand to unveil 5G ready smartphone in India on Febaruary 24, even though the "network is not available in the country", he claimed.
"Realme 5G handset will be powered with 865 snapdragon chipset and available at around Rs 50,000," an official, who did not wish to be identified, told PTI.
A leading website, which compares mobile phones, estimates that the price of 5G smartphone handset with a lower chipset version could be available at Rs 25,790 per unit.
The company wants to offer future-ready products and people, who travel aboard, can use the handset as the technology is available in many developed countries, the official said.
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