Bharti Airtel today provided more detail on the launch of Airtel 5G Plus in several top cities in India. Customers in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Siliguri, Nagpur, and Varanasi will be able to avail of Airtel 5G Plus services in a phased manner as the company continues to construct its network and complete the rollout. Customers with 5G smartphones will get the high-speed Airtel 5G Plus on their existing data plans until the rollout is more widespread.
According to Airtel, the Airtel 5G Plus has three advantages. First, it runs on technology with the widest acceptance in the world with the most developed ecosystem. This ensures that all 5G smartphones in India seamlessly work on the Airtel network. Second, the company promises to deliver the best experience between 20 to 30 times higher speeds than today coupled with improved voice experience and super-fast call connect. Finally, Airtel 5G Plus network will also be kinder to the environment with its special power reduction solution.
Airtel 5G Plus now live in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Siliguri, Nagpur and Varanasi. Customers who have 5G smart phones will enjoy the high speed Airtel 5G Plus on their existing data plans until the roll out is more widespread. @airtelindia#Airtel5GPluspic.twitter.com/MGLIuWjYs4
According to Airtel, by the end of this year, Airtel 5G Plus will launch in all key metros, and by end of next year, it will be rolled out across all major cities of India. Airtel has also confirmed that all the existing Airtel 4G SIMs are already 5G enabled, and they will work seamlessly on the list of 5G smartphones tabled below.
List of Xiaomi phones compatible with Airtel 5G Plus
Handset Model
5G Ready?
Xiaomi Mi 10
Yes
Xiaomi Mi 10i
Yes
Xiaomi Mi 10T
Yes
Xiaomi Mi 10Tpro
Yes
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Yes
Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro
Yes
Xiaomi Mi 11X
Yes
POCO M3 Pro 5G
Yes
POCO F3 GT
Yes
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite NE
Yes
Redmi Note 11T 5G
Yes
Xiaomi 11T Pro
Yes
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge
Yes
Redmi Note 10T
Yes
Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus
Yes
POCO M4 5G
Yes
POCO M4 Pro 5G
Yes
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Yes
Xiaomi 11i
Yes
Redmi 11 Prime 5G
Yes
Poco F4 5G
Yes
Poco X4 pro
Yes
Redmi K50i
Yes
List of OPPO phones compatible with Airtel 5G Plus
Handset Model
5G Ready?
Oppo Reno 5 Pro
Yes
Oppo Reno 6
Yes
Oppo Reno 6 Pro
Yes
Oppo F19 Pro Plus
Yes
Oppo A53s
Yes
Oppo A74
Yes
Oppo Reno 7 Pro 5G
Yes
Oppo F21 Pro 5G
Yes
Oppo Reno 7
Yes
Oppo Reno 8
Yes
Oppo Reno 8 Pro
Yes
Oppo K10 5G
Yes
Oppo F21s Pro 5G
Yes
List of Vivo phones compatible with Airtel 5G Plus
Handset Model
5G Ready?
Vivo X50 Pro
Yes
Vivo V20 Pro
Yes
Vivo X60 Pro+
Yes
Vivo X60
Yes
Vivo X60 Pro
Yes
Vivo V21 5G
Yes
Vivo V21e
Yes
Vivo X70 Pro
Yes
Vivo X70 Pro+
Yes
Vivo Y72 5G
Yes
Vivo V23 5G
Yes
Vivo V23 Pro 5G
Yes
Vivo V23e 5G
Yes
Vivo T1 5G
Yes
Vivo Y75 5G
Yes
Vivo T1 Pro
Yes
Vivo X80
Yes
Vivo X80 Pro
Yes
Vivo V25
Yes
Vivo V25 Pro
Yes
List of iQOO phones compatible with Airtel 5G Plus
Handset Model
5G Ready?
Vivo IQOO 3 5G
Yes
Vivo IQOO 7
Yes
Vivo IQOO 7 Legend
Yes
Vivo IQOO Z3
Yes
Vivo IQOO Z5 5G
Yes
Vivo IQOO 9 Pro
Yes
Vivo IQOO 9
Yes
Vivo IQOO 9 SE
Yes
Vivo IQOO Z6
Yes
Vivo IQOO 9T
Yes
List of Apple phones compatible with Airtel 5G Plus
Handset Model
5G Ready?
Apple iPhone 12 mini
Update Expected in December 2022
Apple iPhone 12
Update Expected in December 2022
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Update Expected in December 2022
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Update Expected in December 2022
Apple iPhone 13 mini
Update Expected in December 2022
Apple iPhone 13
Update Expected in December 2022
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Update Expected in December 2022
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Update Expected in December 2022
Apple iPhone SE-2022
Update Expected in December 2022
Apple iPhone 14
Update Expected in December 2022
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Update Expected in December 2022
Apple iPhone 14 Pro
Update Expected in December 2022
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Update Expected in December 2022
List of OnePlus phones compatible with Airtel 5G Plus
Handset Model
5G Ready?
OnePlus Nord
Yes
OnePlus 9
Yes
OnePlus 9 Pro
Yes
OnePlus Nord CE
Yes
OnePlus Nord CE 2
Yes
OnePlus 10 Pro 5G
Yes
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G
Yes
OnePlus 10R
Yes
OnePlus Nord 2T
Yes
OnePlus 10T
Yes
OnePlus 8
Software update awaited
OnePlus 8T
Software update awaited
OnePlus 8 Pro
Software update awaited
OnePlus 9RT
Software update awaited
OnePlus Nord 2
Software update awaited
OnePlus 9R
Software update awaited
List of Samsung phones compatible with Airtel 5G Plus
Handset Model
5G Ready?
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
Yes
Samsung A33 5G
Yes
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
Yes
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Yes
Samsung Galaxy M33
Yes
Samsung Flip 4
Yes
Samsung Galaxy S22
Yes
Samsung Galaxy S22+
Yes
Samsung Fold 4
Yes
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Software update awaited
Samsung Galaxy S21
Software update awaited
Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
Software update awaited
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Software update awaited
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
Software update awaited
Samsung F42
Software update awaited
Samsung A52s
Software update awaited
Samsung M52
Software update awaited
Samsung Flip 3
Software update awaited
Samsung Fold
Software update awaited
Samsung A22 5G
Software update awaited
Samsung S20 FE 5G
Software update awaited
Samsung M32 5G
Software update awaited
Samsung F23
Software update awaited
Samsung A73
Software update awaited
Samsung M42
Software update awaited
Samsung M53
Software update awaited
Samsung M13
Software update awaited
List of Realme phones compatible with Airtel 5G Plus
Handset Model
5G Ready?
Realme 8s 5G
Yes
Realme X7 Max 5G
Yes
Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G
Yes
Realme X7 5G
Yes
Realme X7 Pro 5G
Yes
Realme 8 5G
Yes
Realme X50 Pro
Yes
Realme GT 5G
Yes
Realme GT ME
Yes
Realme GT Neo 2
Yes
Realme 9 5G
Yes
Realme 9 Pro
Yes
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Yes
Realme Narzo 30 5G
Yes
Realme 9 SE
Yes
Realme GT2
Yes
Realme GT 2 Pro
Yes
Realme GT Neo 3
Yes
Realme Narzo 50 5G
Yes
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
Yes
Realme 9i GT
Yes
Realme GT Neo 3T
Yes
Realme GT Neo 3T 150W
Yes
List of Motorola phones compatible with Airtel 5G Plus
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
Yes
Motorola Edge 30 Fusion
Yes
Moto g62 5G
Software update awaited
Moto g82 5G
Software update awaited
Motorola Edge 30
Software update awaited
Moto g71 5G
Software update awaited
Motorola Edge 30 Pro
Software update awaited
Moto g51 5G
Software update awaited
Motorola Edge 20
Software update awaited
Motorola Edge 20 Pro
Software update awaited
Motorola Edge 20 Fusion
Software update awaited
Motorola Razr 5G
Software update awaited
Moto g 5G
Software update awaited
List of Asus phones compatible with Airtel 5G Plus
Asus ROG Phone 3
Software update awaited
Asus ROG Phone 5
Software update awaited
Asus ROG Phone 5s
Software update awaited
Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro
Software update awaited
Asus ROG Phone 8z
Software update awaited
Asus ROG Phone 6
Software update awaited
Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro
Software update awaited
List of other phones compatible with Airtel 5G Plus
I am using mi10i which is mentioned in the xiaomi List but when I check it shows your handset does not support 5g. I am living in Nagpur, and also changed network preference. Please give any solution.
Same issue for me too I use Mi10i and is in the list of 5G supported devices but when I check with airtel app it shows cross (X) mark beside 5G handset
Airtel says my phone is 5G ready as per this list, however Airtel thanks app says that Oppo Reno 7 pro 5 G is yet to release the software update patch. How to resolve this issue.
I am using mi10i which is mentioned in the xiaomi List but when I check it shows your handset does not support 5g. I am living in Nagpur, and also changed network preference. Please give any solution.
Did you check my Airtel app?
Same issue for me too I use Mi10i and is in the list of 5G supported devices but when I check with airtel app it shows cross (X) mark beside 5G handset
I have nothing phone1 is it compatible with Airtel 5g plus?
Yes. Nothing Phone (1) is compatible with Airtel 5G Plus. You may receive an OTA update soon.
Airtel says my phone is 5G ready as per this list, however Airtel thanks app says that Oppo Reno 7 pro 5 G is yet to release the software update patch. How to resolve this issue.
I think you need to wait for the software update. Also, make sure the phone is running on the latest software.
Reg my Samsung M535G hand, Airtel says manufacturer yet to release 5g software update. Whereas Samsung says it is an issue with service provider.
How to resolve?
List of Moto phones ??
Airtel has not provided the list of Motorola smartphones compatible with Airtel 5G. It will be updated soon.