There are a number of things that could explain why HMD Global is still not ranked among the world’s top ten smartphone vendors nearly five years after taking over the marketing and distribution operation of the Nokia brand, but if there’s ever been a device that can help make that happen, it’s the hot new G50 mid-ranger.
In addition to the low and mid-band 5G support for AT&T and T-Mobile’s networks, the G50 does also have a hefty 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging capabilities going for it, as well as a triple rear-facing camera system headlined by a 48MP primary imaging sensor, a microSD card slot, and a good old fashioned headphone jack.
Powered by Android 11 out of the box on the software side of things, the Nokia G50 5G also comes with a promise of three years of monthly security patches and two years of major OS upgrades, which is pretty good but not great by HMD’s old standards. There’s no mention of how fast you can expect those OS promotions to be delivered either, which is certainly not very encouraging.
