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Nokia G20 is one of the much-awaited phones from the brand. It made a lot of headlines in the last couple of months. Finally, the brand has unveiled it last week for the users. It is a mid-range device that comes under $200. The newly launched phone from HMD Global holds great value in this particular price segment. This price segment is very competitive, thus, the brand has launched a solid device to fulfill the needs of the buyers of this price segment. The phone’s first sale will be on 15th July in India for a price of 12,999.
We have seen that the brand has launched a couple of smartphones in the recent past. But, none of them made a stunning impact in the market. Hence, the brand has decided to bring a feature-loaded mid-range device G20 to grab everyone’s attention. So, let’s find out what all do you get in the smartphone launched by HMD Global.
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Stunning Highlights
- It comes with a big IPS LCD with an aspect ratio, 20:9
- It has a big battery of 5050 mAh along with a 10watt fast charger.
- The phone comes with the latest Android 11 OS.
- The phone features a 2.3 GHz Octa-Core processor with MediaTek Helio G35.
- It flaunts a 48 MP quad-camera setup at the rear, and an 8 MP camera in the front.
What do you get in the box?
- A handset
- A hands-free
- A silicon back cover
- A SIM ejection pin
- A manual guide
- A 10-watt adapter
- A Type-C charging cable
Design and Display
Nokia is known for its stunning designs, build quality, and colors. If you want to flaunt an attractive smartphone then Nokia will never disappoint you. Like all its previous smartphones, the company has given a stylish look to its brand new G20. It has round edges and a tall design that make it look very impressive. You can get your hands on two color variants, including glacier silver and midnight blue. The display is splash-resistant which means that it can resist a splash of rainwater.
The smartphone features a tall 6.52 inches IPS LCD that has a resolution of 720 × 1600 pixels. The display looks stunning with a clear interface to operate easily. It is quite bright and one can easily use it in the brightest daylight.
On the rear, you can find a circular quad-camera module with an LED flashlight that sits right below it. And the fingerprint is mounted on the side to give you easy access to a tall phone like G20. On the side, you can find a triple-card slot where you can put a microSD card and two nano-SIM cards.
The back comes with a matt finish that looks very solid to hold. It won’t attract scratches easily.
It comes with single bottom-firing speakers that are pretty average. You can’t expect much loudness out of them. However, they are decent as per the price range. The 3.3mm headphone jack rests at the top and you can easily listen to your favorite music on the go while connecting 3.5mm backed headphones/earphones.
Performance
G20 offers excellent call quality with amazing reception. Phone calls are pretty loud and clear. The phone has most of the sensors. However, Nokia hasn’t offered a magnetometer sensor, thus, you can’t use any compass-based applications on the device.
The phone is powered by a MediaTek Helio G35 processor which is decent for day-to-day tasks. However, if are a heavy gamer, or a power user then it may disappoint you a bit.
The device comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage that can be expanded via a microSD card. It runs on Android 11 OS which is quite neat and bloat-free.
The best part is that the Company gives you 2years of software updates and 3years of security updates on the device.
Battery life
Undoubtedly, G20 gives a solid battery performance. If you are looking for a battery-centric phone then look no further than this. The Li-Po 5050 mAh battery is meant to be stayed for at least 2 days straight. It can give you more life if you are not a heavy user.
The Nokia G20 can easily give you up to 12 hours of screen-on-time with incredible standby time. And with the help of a fast charger inside the box, you can fully charge your phone in 3hours.
Camera Performance
The camera performance on G20 is quite impressive considering the price range. You can take AI-enabled shots with its quad-camera setup at the back. Be it a portray shod, a wide-angle shot, a macro shot, or any other shot, the camera module will not disappoint you with its performance. The main camera has a 48MP lens along with a 5MP wide lens, 2MP macro lens, and 2MP depth lens.
The portray images are pretty decent. It separates the subject from the background nicely. However, the video quality is average. It doesn’t have a video stabilization feature that makes the video recording bit shaky.
And with an 8 MP front camera, you can take decent selfies. Both front and rear cameras, offer 1080p video recording.
PROS
- A great battery life with a fast-charger
- Splash-resistant display
- The latest Android 11 OS
- A great design with an excellent build quality
- A 2year software and 3years security updates
CONS
- No custom UI
- An average processor
- No 5G support
- Average camera setup
- Entry-level storage
Final Verdict
Nokia G20 is a stylish mid-ranger meant for average users. It comes under the $200 price segment which is meant for budget smartphone buyers. Although the segment has a lot of competition with much better smartphones in the market, still Nokia G20 holds some value. It offers a sturdy and stylish design coupled with Android 11 OS. With solid battery life and a fast charger bundled inside the box, it is meant for power users.
So, if you are someone who needs a phone stylish and excellent battery-equipped phone that can do day-to-day tasks without any lag then Nokia G20 is your cup of tea.
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