HMD Global continues to produce reasonably priced Android phones with its latest model being the Nokia G50. It’s immediately clear what niche this handset is targeting – it’s the company’s cheapest 5G phone to date, and with an HD + display measuring 6.82 inches diagonally, it’s the largest of its kind in this segment. price range.

The Nokia G50 starts at just £ 199 in the UK for 4G of RAM and 64GB of storage, which doesn’t seem like a bad deal if you’re looking for a cheap, cheerful 5G phone. It is similar in design to other recent Nokia devices, with a circular rear camera module housing two useful sensors (48MP main, 5MP ultralarge) and a depth sensor. The front camera sits in a dated-looking teardrop-shaped notch and has an 8 MP sensor and offers video stabilization and a Night Selfie mode. There’s a sizable chin, which isn’t surprising at this price point, but that means you just can’t escape this Nokia brand.

5G might not be the biggest selling point HMD thinks it is, but it’s there nonetheless with the Snapdragon 480 chipset. Since it’s such a huge phone, so is the battery. quite large – 5,000 mAh, which should last two days between charges. All the other important things are there, including USB-C, NFC, side fingerprint reader, and even a headphone jack.

Although it launches with Android 11, the G50 is guaranteed to get two years of software updates (including Android 12 and 13) and three years of security patches. HMD Global has struggled to provide timely updates during the pandemic, but let’s hope things are back on track now.

Depending on the market, you can get a pre-applied screen protector, TPU case and headphones in the box, as well as a 10W charger (although the phone supports up to 18W).

The Nokia G50 is available today in the UK for £ 199 (4/64 GB), but there will also be 4/128 GB and 6/128 GB variants, also with microSD support. Color options are ocean blue and midnight sun.