Nokia G50 deals

The Nokia G50 was HMD's attempt to drag 5G down to the budget end of the market, and the way it got there tells you what sort of phone it is. Qualcomm's Snapdragon 480 supplies the 5G, and the money saved elsewhere shows up in a 6.82-inch screen that is enormous but only HD+ and LCD rather than sharp or AMOLED. That size is the phone's defining trait: brilliant for maps, video and anyone who wants larger text, but it makes for a tall, heavy handset at 220g that will not suit smaller hands or single-handed use. Battery life is the payoff, with a 5,000mAh cell and a frugal chip regularly stretching past a full day, though 18W charging is steady rather than quick. The 48MP main camera handles daylight competently, and the ultrawide and depth sensors are there for occasional use rather than serious photography. HMD's near-stock Android is clean and clutter-free, but as a 2021 launch the G50 has long since passed the end of its upgrade window, so it now makes sense as a straightforward big-screen phone rather than a long-term investment.