5G Phone Compatibility Checker
Will Your Phone Work on Your Network?
Check whether a phone supports the 5G bands used in India (Jio/Airtel/Vi), the UAE, USA, UK and Singapore — before you buy it from another country.
Which 5G bands does India use?
Not every '5G phone' works on every network. India's Jio uses n28 and n78; Airtel uses n78 and n258. The UAE uses n28, n78 and n257. A phone bought in the USA may miss Indian bands.
Choose your phone and country to see whether the important 5G bands are supported.
5G Phone Compatibility Checker — FAQs
Will an American phone work on Indian 5G?
Often not fully. US phones may lack Indian bands n28/n78 support. Check the band list before buying from the USA.
Which 5G bands does Jio and Airtel use?
Jio uses n28 (700MHz) and n78 (3.5GHz). Airtel uses n78 and mmWave n258 in some cities. Compatibility varies by phone.
How to use this tool
Enter your details above and the result updates instantly. All results are estimates for reference — verify with retailers or officials before making a decision.
5G Phone Compatibility Checker — will it work on your network?
Which 5G bands do Indian networks use?
Buying a phone from abroad for 5G
The 5G Phone Compatibility Checker tells you whether a phone supports the 5G bands used in your country. Not every '5G phone' works on every network — a phone bought in the USA may not support the bands Indian carriers use.
In India, Jio uses n28 (700MHz) and n78 (3.5GHz), while Airtel uses n78 in most cities. The UAE operates n28, n78 and n257 (mmWave). Most modern flagships — iPhone 17, Galaxy S25, Pixel 10 — support the global n78 band, but cheaper phones and US-market variants sometimes miss key Indian bands.
Before buying a phone from Dubai, the USA or Singapore to use in India, always check that it supports n28 and n78. This tool makes that quick, so you never buy an expensive phone that won't get proper 5G at home.
Key 5G bands by country:
- India (Jio): n28, n78
- India (Airtel): n78, n258 (mmWave)
- UAE: n28, n78, n257
- USA: n77, n78, n79
- UK: n1, n78
- Singapore: n78
Read our buying an iPhone in Dubai guide for band + warranty tips.