First 5G handset in India likely to be priced at Rs 50 000

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    Kolkata, Feb 19 (PTI) The first 5G-enabled handset in
India to be launched by Chinese smartphone maker, realme, is
likely to cost around Rs 50,000, a company official said on
Wednesday.
    The '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.
    The X50 Pro 5G handset will be launched simultenously
in Spain and India by realme after the world's largest mobile
trade show, World Mobile Congress 2020, was cancelled due to
outbreak of coronavirus.
    iQOO 3, a new smartphone brand from China, is
also likely to announce its 5G phone on February 25. PTI BSM
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