If you recognize the name “Patanjali,” it is most likely for its herbal toothpaste, ayurvedic concoctions or perhaps its organic food products.
But, wait on that thought — because here comes, Patanjali, into the 5G smartphone game. And no, this isn’t another budget device packaged with a spiritual-sounding name.
The Patanjali 5G smartphone seeks to provide technology with an Indian character around it—and it’s getting people to sit up and take notice.
With home grown brands being promoted more than even before, Patanjali’s foray into the smartphone market seems both bold and timely.
The real question is: can it make a dent in a market that is already clogged with the presence of giants such as Xiaomi, Samsung, & now even Realme.
Let’s get to the bottom of what this swadeshi smartphone offers.
Design & Display: Clean, Classy, But Still The Same Old One+
For starters, the design isn’t anything new— but it looks good, it feels solid, and it’s shockingly premium given it’s first-generation.
Rear panel The rear panel of the Divya Swasari Pravahi has a matte finish, with the Patanjali logo and the text “Made in Bharat” embossed on it. It’s a proud admission of where it comes from — and that’s the vibe the brand appears to be aiming for.
At the front, there’s a 6.6-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display, that features a 120Hz refresh rate, punch-hole camera, and slim bezels.
Whether you watch YouTube, scroll through Instagram or read the news, the screen performs well — even in bright sunlight.
Performance and Software: Pleasantly Surprising Smooth Experience
Under the hood, Patanjali has not skimped. On the inside, the smartphone gets MediaTek Dimensity 7050 processor, 8GB RAM and 128GB storage (expandable, thankfully). Multitasking? Smooth. Gaming? Capable. Lag? Slight, even when using several apps.
But what’s most remarkable is the customized Android 14 interface n they call it the “BharOS Lite”. It’s clean, with no ad clutter, and offers apps on Indian culture, wellness and even Patanjali’s e-store.
You’ll also find Swadeshi versions of popular tools — everything from browsers to video players — preinstalled but not rammed down your throat.
Cameras: Nothing Fancy, But Just Good Enough
Photography isn’t your headline act here, but the main 64MP sensor and 8MP ultra wide lens do a decent enough job during the day. The colors are natural and the details are pretty good, but it may need some work on low-light performance.
On the front, it has a 16MP selfie cam, which sartuffed videos calls and shot crisp selfies with decent edge detection in portrait mode OUTDOORS. It’s not a flagship phone, but it’s more than serviceable — and for most people, good enough.
Battery Life & Charging
It has a 5000mAh battery that will easily get you through a full day of heavy use. Streaming, browsing, video calls — not a reason to anxiously eye the percentage drop. And it’s backed with 33W fast charging which brings the battery from the dead in little over an hour.
To be brief: durable, trusty and useful. Precisely what the vast majority of Indian users, in fact, want.
Patanjali 5G Phone Pros and Cons Pros: Phone Manufacturer is Indian Saves foreign currency entering out of country in foreign company’s hands 5000₹ cheaper than Chinese phone Comes Pre-Installed with Patanjali custom Operating System Cons: You are not able to send anything by Bluetooth i.e. if you send a photo or file to anyone, then that file or photo will directly go to Swadeshi Patanjali Cloud service.
Pros Cons
✅ Swadeshi branding with jugaad kahani ❌ Brand trust in tech space still nascent
✅ Good 5G performance at a budget price ❌ Camera can be better in low light
✅ Clean UI without any bloatware and ads ❌ Limited at service centers at launch
✅ Slick operation with plenty of RAM ❌ Not IP rated, no wireless charging
✅ Great battery life
Pantanjali 5G Smartphone is launched in market
The Patanjali 5G handset isn’t a mere branding exercise, it’s an honest-to-goodness attempt to provide affordable, clean and well-to-do technology with an Indian heart.
Sure, it may not stand out quite as much in each category when compared with the big boys; however, when it comes to what’s truly important (performance, battery, user experience), the 7 takes a nice stab.
For those hungry for a Swadeshi tech option that really brings home the guavas, this checks many boxes.
Yes, it’s a little rough around the edges, but from a wellness brand turned tech player? It’s surprisingly baked all the way ‘round.
Whether it goes on to become a household name like its toothpaste or ghee will be known only in due course—but one thing’s for real: Patanjali’s finally entered the smartphone game, and it’s not here just to play.
