5G vs 4G5G vs 4G
With 5G being the latest buzzword, does 4G still have a chance at relevancy?
  • 5G was launched in India on October 1.
  • Airtel and Jio have already announced their 5G rollout in a bunch of cities.
  • 5G plans are initially speculated to cost the same as current 4G plans. 

Smartphone brands are launching 5G phones every other day in India. 

It seems like the end of the world without a 5G phone, thanks to the companies who created such hype around 5G.

Why people are crazy about 5G

After buying a new phone, the trending question that is being asked is, Is your phone 5G

Everyone knows 5G will take some time to work across all the locations, but still, people are getting too excited about it.

But why is this happening? Why are people preferring 5G smartphones?

The answer is the brand’s Ads. Every smartphone brand is heavily advertising their smartphones as future-proof 5G phones. 

No matter if the phone offers good features or not, it comes with 5G, and brands keep advertising it heavily.

Because the brands are promoting 5G, people are thinking twice before buying a 4G phone. That’s why people are getting excited about 5G for no reason.

Is it worth buying a 5G phone now in India?

It’s 2022, and the 5G phones are launching every few days. But the actual question is, Is it worth buying a 5G phone now in India?

5G vs 4G
5G vs 4G

The answer is Yes and No. Even though the 5G is launched, it will take at least one year to work properly all across the country.

In the beginning phase, 5G will work in a few selected cities.

So if you buy a phone now, especially for 5G, you are paying for a feature that you can’t use for at least a year if you live in non-selected cities.

Reason to buy a 5G phone

There is only one reason to buy a phone, especially for 5G. The reason is time duration. If you are planning to use your phone for more than two-three years, then you can buy a 5G phone.

If you are a person who doesn’t change smartphones frequently and keeps using one phone for 2-3 years, then it’s worth buying a 5G phone now.

But here is a fun fact.

4G was launched in 2008, but major telecom companies like Airtel launched their 4G network in 2012. 

Until 2016, most people had never used 4G. It took eight years for people to use this network, and that’s because of Jio.

So, if 5G gets launched by the end of 2022, it’s still going to take a few years to work properly all across the country.

Suppose you buy a phone just because of 5G and plan to use it for more than two years.

Now what?

5G vs 4G
5G vs 4G

If 5G starts to work in your location after a year, then you still can’t use the feature for which you have bought the phone for at least a year.

One year has passed, and then? Are 5G plans going to be cheaper? Absolutely not.

It is said that 5G will cost 15-25% more than 4G, but we can’t trust it blindly.

5G plans might be inexpensive at the beginning, but the prices will increase with time, just like 4G.

If 5G plans are going to be expensive, then most people won’t even use it even if they have a 5G phone. Then what’s the point of buying a 5G phone? Just think for a moment.

Should You Buy a 4G or 5G Phone in 2022?

See, we aren’t saying you should never buy a 5G phone now in 2022. All we are saying is, don’t put 5G as your main priority.

Instead of 5G, other useful features should be your main priority. Other features like a camera, processor, display, and battery life should be at the top of your priority list.

No matter whether a 4G or 5G phone offers these features. If these features are what you need, then buy that smartphone and live happily with it.

If you are looking for a premium phone, then you can simply go with a 5G phone because flagship phones don’t have such issues.

But as said earlier, if you really want a good 5G phone for around 15-16k, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro is a great option.

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By Ashish Bharnuke

My name is Ashish Bharnuke from Maharashtra (India). I have completed my Master’s in English Literature (2022) and recently pursuing my assistant professor job.

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