Nokia G22 Smartphone Review

Nokia G22 Smartphone Review – During the MWC 2023, Nokia releases three entry-level phones that include the Nokia C22, C32, and G22. All of them are looking pretty great deal as they provide lots of interesting attributes that are generally missing from the affordable price range smartphone. We also noticed that the company is providing unique and sleek design layouts to their brand-new line-ups. Although, we can’t judge a book by its cover, so let’s know more details before creating a certain image.

Aside from this, we have the Nokia G22 in the review house, alongside his siblings. So without any further ado, let’s dive into the information. In the first instance, the G22 looks like a regular Nokia phone without any exceptional traits that stand out from the competition. But as we start using the stock interface, the clean UI experience is completely different from other phones. The hardware is not that bad as the phone delivers decent performance. Let’s head toward the Nokia G22 smartphone review to find out more details about this phone.

Nokia G22 Smartphone Review

Highlights

1. The phone arrives with a 6.5 inches IPS LCD panel and offers 90Hz refresh rate support.
2. As for the software layering, you are getting the Android 12 near-stock user experience.
3. Moving to the hardware, the device equips a Unisoc T606 chipset with 4G connectivity.
4. A 50MP triple camera with a standard secondary lens and an 8MP selfie sensor will be seen at the front.
5. A Li-Po 5050 mAh battery configured with the 20W wired charging support with the PD 3.0 adaptor.

Design and Display

There’s no doubt that smartphone makers are trying to render sleek design layouts to their entry-level phones for a while. But it looks like the company has found a way to bring together a decent design layout for the Nokia G22. The phone appears in two color variants from which the readers can pick between Lagoon Blue and Meteor Gray. Both of them are pretty superb options as they provide an immersive appearance.

If you want something out of the box, the Lagoon Blue comes out as a fabulous choice, while the Gray color variant falls in the standard color side. Anyway, the build does feel premium even though the polycarbonate material is used on the back panel. But it is good to see that you won’t notice smudges or stains because of the matte finish panel. Moreover, the phone roughly weighs around 196 grams, while for security reasons, you can rely on the side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The Fingerprint scanner will be found on top of the power button. As for the front display, the water drop notch 6.5 inches IPS LCD panel will grant decent contrast and colors, while watching content. Although, the resolution level can only go up to 720p, which is more than enough for regular usage. However, it lacks brightness support as the screen struggle slightly in the sunlight. The smartphone has also protected by Gorilla Glass 3 protection and dust and splash resistance.

Memory and Internal

Under the hood, the company added the 12nm Unsioc T606 powers the system and renders superb control while performing daily activities in a pretty hassle-free manner. On top of that, the users can enjoy a normal gaming experience even though the GPU is lacking in several aspects. But still, it is good to say that the company makes sure that users can play games like Temple Run, Subway surfer, Clash of Clans, etc., without any problem.

Although, you are getting 4G connectivity with this phone, still, you can utilize the internet with no trouble at all. Moving to the software end, you will obtain the Android 12 stock interface with a clean UI experience. At the same time, the users will obtain various perks to customize a different aspect of the interface in just a few clicks here and there. Alongside this, the users can rely on classic Android settings to change the configuration as your wish.

Aside from this, the Nokia G22 smartphone also supports various gestures, which makes overall usage convenient and straightforward for the users. On the other hand, the company also ensures that you get enough storage support with their phone. They included a 64GB and 128GB internal storage option based on UFS 2.2 space and offer a 4GB RAM configuration. Alongside this, the company also added secondary storage in the form of a shared SIM slot.

Camera

The camera aspect of the Nokia G22 is pretty standard as you are getting 50MP as the primary sensor. Although, you might not get exceptional level results since the phone doesn’t provide a higher-end image processing unit, nor does the company has improved the AI software perks. But still, if you prefer to capture natural colors, the phone will render decent photos and video recordings.

The real-time test with the native camera are looking quite appealing and attractive if you are using the Pro mode accurately. Besides this, there are different modes that you can try out to tweak the camera quality. At the same time, the company also added a secondary camera sensor, which includes a 2MP macro and 2MP depth lens.

With them, you can rely on the additional resources of the native camera. Moreover, you can rely on 1080p resolution video recording. Aside from this, the phone also equips an 8MP selfie lens that will render presentable camera results. But at the same time, you will notice noise if you are using the camera app at the night. Following this, it gives almost the same video recording results as the main sensor.

Battery and Others

The battery setup of the Nokia G22 smartphone brings a Li-Po 5050 mAh capacity that will render subtle support while working on your daily tasks. Besides this, the phone support up to 6+ hours of screen time to watch videos, play games, and many more. On the other hand, the company also provides 20W wired charging support. With that, the users can expect to refill the phone in less than an hour and a few minutes.

Speaking of which, the sound output with the Nokia G22 is mediocre as you won’t receive stereo speakers here. Hopefully, the company added a 3.5 mm jack port so that you can connect your external device as your wish. Moreover, the sensors and comms are working pretty well. Finally, let’s talk about the price point. The Nokia G22 smartphone cost around $191 (Rs 15,690 in India) approx for the starting variant.

Nokia G22 Pros and Cons

Nokia G22 Specifications Detail

Down below you can see the full specifications of the Nokia G22 smartphone.

Conclusion

There’s no denying that the company offers a low-end chipset with the Nokia G22. It might not be that great with the gaming and multitasking support. But still, it’s a pretty good rounded device if you consider the $200 price point. We understand that the company needs to cut corners and make the deal more appealing to the users. But it’s a tough choice if it won’t able to perform the heavy-duty tasks.

If you are looking for a phone just calling and normal social media usage, then this device will be a decent choice. Still, it’s a value-for-money deal at the current price point, and if you are getting a discounted deal, it would be even great. However, we would also recommend checking Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 SE as a cost-efficient option.