What are the best 5G phones in 2025?

If a bad connection has ever ruined a FaceTime call or a car karaoke session on your favorite music streaming app, you can see why the reliability of 5G phones might come in handy. With today’s best 5G phones, you can enjoy all the speediness the newest generation of wireless tech has to offer, and you won’t have to worry about calls dropping before you get to the tea.

Now that 5G is available on loads of devices, you can easily pick up a new 5G phone without breaking the bank. But first we’ll get into some of the common Qs (and As) about phones with 5G to help you decide which 5G-capable phone is the best 5G for you.

Do I need a 5G phone?

You absolutely don’t HAVE to get a 5G phone. In fact, there are 4G phones that provide great service and are still super fast. But if you’re curious about the 5G-phone life, here are some of the benefits: 

• 5G covers most people in the U.S., and Mint runs on America’s largest 5G network, which provides 5G coverage to 98% of Americans and 4G LTE coverage to 99% of Americans.* Check your coverage on Mint here.
• 5G lets you stream, download, and browse at speeds that would make 4G LTE blush.
• 5G offers greater network bandwidth, which means more people can be on the network at the same time with a significantly lower risk of congestion.

For more info on 5G and how it works, check out our 5G page

What phones currently have 5G? 

All the newest phones from Apple, Samsung and Google such as iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro Max, Galaxy S25, Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL are 5G-capable. That said, this is just the tip of the 5G-capable iceberg. Check out a more extensive list of 5G phones at the end of the article. 

What are the best 5G phones?

As mentioned above, there are lots of great 5G phones available in the marketplace. That said, the latest models from Apple, Google and Samsung are all 5G-compatible, and each comes with a wide array of additional features.

Here’s a little more information on each of these phones to help you decide which one is best for you:

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

iPhone 16 Pro boasts a 6.3 inch OLED display while the iPhone 16 Pro Max screen is 6.9 inches. Both iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max support dual eSIM and are powered by the new a18 Pro chip, offering a faster, more efficient and overall improved performance.

5G iPhone Budget Option: iPhone 16e

Google Pixel 9

Google’s Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro each have 6.3 inch screens and similar designs overall. Each comes standard with an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor and camera enhancements packed with Google AI tools, including its Magic Eraser feature that removes unwanted photobombers in your family photos. The Pixel 9 Pro offers a bit more RAM (16GB vs the Pixel 9’s 12GB) and an extra telephoto lens on the rear camera.

5G Pixel Budget Option: Google Pixel 7

Samsung Galaxy S25

The Samsung Galaxy S25 shines with a 6.2” Dynamic AMOLED 2x display and a similar design to previous Galaxy models. On the inside are new tools like AI Select, which allows you to capture and interact with on-screen content easier.

5G Galaxy Budget Option: Samsung Galaxy A15

More 5G-capable phones and devices in order of brand

Here are some of the 5G-capable phones that are compatible with Mint. To see if any other 5G-capable phones are compatible with Mint that aren’t on this list, feel free to use our handy dandy compatibility checker.

Ready to experience the next generation of wireless technology? Check out our deals page for great prices on 5G phones.

*5G and/or 4G LTE access req’s capable device w/in appropriate coverage area. Actual availability, speed & coverage may vary.

Originally published November 2020; updated March 2025