Nokia G11 Plus Pros and Cons

Nokia G11 Plus Smartphone Review – The Nokia G11 Plus smartphone is the upgraded version of the Nokia G11. Like the previous phone, the company silently launched this phone in June 2022. Since the last phone was designed for the entry-level segment, the G11 Plus also has the same traits that make the phone Okish. But as we all know that smartphone makers will bring some decent features in the affordable range.

Yet, at the same time, there’s no denying that the Nokia brand has to squish the resources to appeal to the entry-level segment users, that’s why they are more focused on bringing value-for-money smartphones under their hood. The first impression of the Nokia G11 Plus gives a similar vibe to the Nokia C21 Plus, which is released in India not too long ago. However, the question would be does it worth purchasing the Nokia G11 Plus in 2022? Let’s find that out in the Nokia G11 Plus review.

Nokia G11 Plus Smartphone Review

Highlights

  1. The phone brings a pretty good 6.52-inches IPS LCD panel with 400 nits brightness and 720p resolution.
  2. As for the performance department, you will obtain the Unisoc T606 chip, which is designed to handle normal usage.
  3. The software section comes with the latest Android 12 out-of-the-box with a clean UI experience.
  4. In terms of camera, the device has a 50MP dual cam as the main setup, while an 8MP selfie lens is at the front.
  5. Lastly, it’s good news that the Nokia is providing a massive Li-Ion 5000 mAh battery on G11 Plus.

Design and Display

Appearance-wise, the Nokia G11 Plus smartphone looks pretty simple and classic with a regular rear-mounted fingerprint scanner on the back panel. A big pill shape camera module is present right beside the fingerprint scanner, while the Nokia brand can be seen at the bottom. As for the shade options, the company is rendering two mind-blowing options. It includes Lake Blue and Charcoal Grey.

Both of them have a pretty solid design even though the device has a plastic build. In terms of the overall built quality, the plastic back looks sturdy and you won’t notice that smudge on the back panel, thanks to the dark color shades. Aside from this, the Nokia G11 Plus comes with thick bezels and round edges. You will see the bezels at the bottom of the front screen.

Overall, the phone roughly weighs 192 grams and is 8.6-mm thick. With this, you won’t face any issues holding the phone in a single hand. Alongside this, G11 Plus arrives with a 6.52-inches 720p resolution IPS LCD. On top of that, the company also added a 90Hz refresh and subtle brightness for decent outdoor usage. Plus, the colors and contrast look quite good on the screen.

Memory and Internal

The software experience of the Nokia G11 Plus feels pretty easy to use and clean as you won’t face any bloatware apps inside the Android 12 interface. There’s no doubt that after Motorola phones, the Nokia has the best clean Android UI experience. Although it limits the customization option for the users, it gives a stable and responsive user interface in which you won’t see a single Ad.

It’s noteworthy that the company added a 90Hz refresh rate, which increase the touch response as well. Aside from this, the performance section is pretty much average. But, the 12nm Unisoc T606 chipset is considerably a good option compared to some price-range chipset options. However, we won’t suggest heavy gaming or visual performance with this phone because of the processing limitation.

Anyway, the phone won’t cause any trouble in the day to day usage or casual gaming. But if you try to push limits, unbearable overheating issues will start to appear. In terms of the storage options, you can choose between 32GB to 64GB of internal space, which will be accompanied by 3GB or 4GB of RAM support. Hopefully, the device equips a secondary storage unit so that you can increase the storage room.

Camera

The Nokia G11 Plus camera results are quite average whether you are taking photos outdoors or indoors. The color saturation doesn’t look natural sometimes, but it’s not the worst thing. The real problem appears in the lowlight photos in which you won’t obtain proper details. Although, there’s no doubt that the night mode helps a bit in improving the colors and contrast.

But at the same time, the image processing unit feels disappointed while taking portrait photos using the native camera app. Though, the 50MP primary lens does capture decent photos in the proper lighting situation. Apart from this, you will notice grains if you are recording videos or taking lowlight photos. Aside from the main lens, the phone also has a secondary 2MP depth camera, which assists in portrait mode.

Although, the depth lens is just for show as major of the work is performed through the image processing algorithm. On the other hand, the Nokia G11 Plus houses an 8MP selfie lens from which you can capture your selfie without any issue. Plus, the phone can record up to 1080p at 30fps videos from both sides’ camera modules.

Battery and Others

The Nokia G11 Plus smartphone does have a heavy build due to the Li-Ion 5000 mAh battery setup. With this, you can rest assured as the phone will provide more than 6+ hours of screen time for diving into the social media feeds, while you can play casual games like Candy Crush Saga, Hill Climbing, and Gardenscapes for up to four hours. On the other hand, it’s not confirmed whether the phone has a charge inside the box or not.

Apart from this, the phone has everything you need from the necessary sensor to a 3.5 mm jack. Finally, the starting price point of the Nokia G11 Plus is around $163 (Rs. 12,999 in India) approx. At this cost, the phone does look like a value-for-money deal if you are looking for a phone for normal usage.

Nokia G11 Plus Pros and Cons

Nokia G11 Plus

Nokia G11 Plus Specifications Detail

Down below you can see the full specifications of the Nokia G11 Plus smartphone.

SpecificationsNokia G11 Plus
Network2G, 3G, 4G
AnnouncedJune 2022
SIM Dual SIM
Dimensions6.49 x 2.99 x 0.34 inches
Weight192 g
Size6.52 inches
DisplayIPS LCD
90Hz
400 nits brightness
20:9 ratio
~269 PPI density
Protection/OthersSplash protection
Resolution720 x 1600 pixels
OSAndroid 12
Chipset12nm – Unisoc T606 
CPUOcta-core
2×1.6 GHz Cortex-A75
6×1.6 GHz Cortex-A55
GPUMali-G57 MP1
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
RAM3GB, 4GB
Internal32GB, 64GB
eMMC 5.1
Camera50 MP (wide), PDAF
2 MP (depth)
LED flash
Max – 1080p@30fps
Selfie8 MP (wide)
Max – 1080p@30fps
LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jackYes
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
GPSYes, with A-GPS
NFCNo
Infrared portNo
RadioYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
SensorsRear-mounted fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity
BatteryLi-Ion 5000 mAh
ColorsLake Blue, Charcoal Grey
Expected Price$163 (Rs 12,999 in India) approx.
Disclaimer: We can not guarantee that the data available on this page is 100% correct.

Conclusion

The Nokia G11 Plus smartphone doesn’t disappoint users with its entry-level specs and features. It presents itself with pride and joy for the users who are searching for a phone for a decent and affordable price point. You will obtain lots of amazing features such as an amazing display, ample battery size, casual social media surfing, and a near-stock android experience. However, there’s no denying that the phone has some shortcomings.

Whether it’s about average camera quality or mediocre performance aspect, it is expected from the entry-level smartphone in the first place. But if this device is not available in your country, we would suggest you check the Samsung Galaxy A13 as an alternative option that it brings a better camera and battery support with lots of customization options.

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John Depp is an editor at Oispice and has excellent knowledge of technology such as smartphones, apps, games, and gadgets. He specializes in tech news and smartphone reviews. John is available on Twitter @JohnDep18441971 and mail at [email protected].

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