5G a key smartphone purchase decision for Indian buyers: Report Though interest in 5G phones has been growing in India, they are largely available in mid and high end segment. (Photo: AFP) 1 min read Share Via Read Full Story The lack of a clear roadmap for the launch of 5G services has not deterred Indian buyers from buying 5G enabled smartphones. In fact, 5G-readiness is one of the top three premium smartphone (above ₹25,000) purchase factors for consumers in India, says a new study by CyberMedia Research (CMR), a market research firm. Around 83% of the India consumers said they would want their next smartphone to be 5G ready. They believe 5G will give a huge boost to user-generated content, especially on short form video platforms.