Nokia G50 review: Buy for the battery and software, not 5G
The $300 Nokia G50 may get headlines for including 5G for its $300 price, but no matter what the mobile industry wants you to think, it’s not really a reason to buy this phone, or any other at the moment. Instead, you should still be looking at all the usual suspects — software, battery, screen, and camera — before making a decision. With the G50 in my daily use for more than a week now, I’ve found it wins in two out of those four categories, which means 5G is enough to tip it over the edge to become a recommended purchase. But you still need to be very aware of its one major downside. The Nokia G50 is a very big phone. The 6.82-inch screen is massive, the body is nearly 9mm thick and 174mm tall (the Galaxy S21 Ultra is 10mm shorter, for comparison), and it weighs 220 grams. It will bother small pockets, but never get lost in a bag. There is absolutely nothing subtle about it at all, and it is entirely unsuitable for use with one hand. The rear panel is made from plastic and is moderat...
Long battery life; Strong build quality; Fuss-free, reliable software; Guaranteed software updates; 5G for the future;
60Hz refresh rate screen; Low-resolution screen; Big and heavy;