As we enter 2024, a surge in 5G smartphones with impressive specs like 24GB RAM and 200MP cameras is anticipated. Check out the top upcoming 5G smartphones in India for January 2024 below!

1. Vivo X100 Pro 5G

Holding the first spot on our list of top upcoming 5G smartphones in India for January 2024 is the Vivo X100 Pro 5G, which will launch in India on January 4. As far as we know, this mobile belongs to the Vivo X100 series, which has already been launched in China. First of all, the Vivo X100 Pro specs flaunt a 6.82-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1260 x 2800 pixels. Besides, the Vivo handset also features a 120Hz refresh rate and a 20:9 ratio aspect. Additionally, the Vivo machine accepts power from the Mediatek Dimensity 9200+ chipset as the processor. Aside from that, the Vivo device runs on Android 14-based Funtouch OS 14 operating system.

How about the storage capacity? Undoubtedly, the smartphone will arrive with 12GB RAM and 256GB/ 512GB of internal storage (expandable to 256GB). However, there is no room for expandable storage. Conversely, the Vivo X100 Pro cameras sport a triple 50MP primary lens + 64MP telephoto + 12MP ultrawide snapper on the back. Furthermore, the Vivo handset packs a 32MP front-facing sensor for taking selfies and calling videos. Also, the Vivo machine houses a 5100mAh juice box with 120W fast charging. Besides, this mobile is available in Startrail Blue, Asteroid Black, White, and Orange. Lastly, the Vivo X100 Pro price ranges from $648 ~ Rs. 53,990.

2. Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G

The Redmi Note 13 series debuted in China a couple of months back and is now on its way to launch in India on January 4. In detail, the Note 13 Pro Plus is likely to come with  MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra SoC. Regarding the software, the Xiaomi smartphone ships with Android 13-based MIUI 14 software. Besides, Redmi Note 13 Pro+ specs offer a 6.67-inch OLED with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. Moreover, the Xiaomi handset has various storage variants: 8GB/12GB RAM and 256GB/512GB/1TB/ 12GB ROM (no card slot). Imaging-wise, the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ cameras pack triple lenses on the rear setup. It comprises a 200MP + 8MP + 2MP. For a lens at the front-facing, we get a single 16MP camera. Especially, the powerhouse of the Xiaomi smartphone is a monstrous 5000mAh battery cell. About the cost, the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ price can start at $299 ~ Rs. 24,128.

3. ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 5G

ASUS will launch its gaming flagship, the ROG Phone 8 series, in China on January 16. This is the successor of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 series. For the processor, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC could power the ROG Phone 8 Pro. Moreover, the ASUS device may ship with up to 24GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. Moreover, it can run on Android 14 with the ROG UI and house a 5500mAh battery with 65W fast charging support. Concerning the display, ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 5G specs flaunt a 6.78-inch 165Hz FHD+ AMOLED panel on the front. Optic-wise, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 5G camera system rocks a triple setup at the back. It is a combination of a 50MP primary camera, a 32MP telephoto with PDAF and 3x optical zoom, and a 13MP ultrawide. Also, there is a 32MP selfie snapper. For the cost, the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro 5G price starts at $1,259 ~ Rs. 103,189.

4. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 5G

Samsung will kick off the year with its tentpole lineup, the Galaxy S24 series. It is expected to schedule the Galaxy Unpacked event on January 17. Keeping the fourth position, the Galaxy S24 Ultra 5G specs would make it a top-of-the-line device with a 6.8-inch QHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display. Under the hood, it may use the  Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 made for Galaxy chip and Android 14. Optics-wise, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 5G cameras carry a 200MP primary lens + 10MP periscope telephoto + 10MP telephoto + 12MP ultrawide shooter. In terms of storage, the Samsung handset sports a massive 8GB/ 12GB of RAM and 256GB/ 512GB of inbuilt memory. Moreover, the Samsung device bears a large 5000mAh energy box with 100W fast charging. Concerning the cost, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra price starts at $859 ~ Rs. 70,662. 

5. OnePlus 12 5G

Ranking number five in our list of top upcoming 5G smartphones, the OnePlus 12 is launching in India on January 23. First, OnePlus 12 5G specs will ship with a 6.82-inch 120Hz 2K OLED LTPO display. Additionally, it adopts a 20:9 ratio aspect, HDR10+, an Always-on display, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection. Under the hood, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 could power this device, and Android 14-based OxygenOS 14 is the software. The new OnePlus handset now arrives with 128GB/ 8GB RAM, 256GB/ 12GB RAM, 256GB/ 16GB RAM, and 512GB/ 16GB RAM (no card slot). Moreover, the OnePlus smartphone has a 5000mAh battery box and 80W fast charging support to save your charging time. Optics-wise, the OnePlus 12 cameras boost a triple rear camera setup, including a 50MP primary shooter + 64MP telephoto + 50MP ultrawide snapper. Additionally, it has a 32MP front-facing shooter. For the cost, the OnePlus 12 price could start at $630~ Rs. 52,108.

Top upcoming 5G smartphones in India January 2024

Among our list of top upcoming 5G smartphones in India January 2024, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 5G is the only phone that costs more than $1000. Besides, the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G is a budget phone but sports an amazing camera system with a resolution of 200MP. What do you think about these phones on our list? Which one do you link the most? Are you planning to own one of them? Let us know in the comment section now!