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#286037 1-Jun-2021 09:54
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Just received the release - this is a good price point - and a huge battery:

 

 

HMD Global has unveiled its latest smartphone - the first to launch in New Zealand within the newly named G-series. The new model comes with a three-year warranty, thanks to the quality and craftsmanship behind the device, combined with the continued security and software support. 

 

In addition to the longer warranty period, the Nokia G20 also features the brand’s first-ever offer of up to three-day battery life.

 

The Nokia G20 sets the standard for an affordable smartphone, offering a clean, easy-to-use and customisable pure Android experience that’s free from bloatware and third-party apps. It comes with Android 11, plus a guarantee of two years of Android upgrades -  meaning Nokia users will be among the first to experience the latest features from Google, with the Nokia G20 set to receive both Android 12  and Android 13. 

 

Stephen Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer, HMD Global said: “You can always trust a Nokia phone to deliver a secure experience and go the distance thanks to our unique Android promise and famous battery life. We take pride in looking after our customers for longer by creating phones that you can keep for longer thanks to the durability of our devices inside and out. What we have achieved with the Nokia G20 is a reliable mobile phone with a whopping three-day battery life meaning you don’t need to be chained to a charging cord.”

 

James Robinson, ANZ Country Manager, HMD Global said: “When you choose a new smartphone, you should have the assurance that you will be able to keep it for a long time, and that’s why Nokia phones are built to last. But we’ve gone a step further with the Nokia G20 and for the first time, we’re offering a three year warranty to Kiwis in addition to our leading security and Android update promises. We want New Zealanders to love, trust and keep their phones for longer, even at this affordable price point.”

 

With a 5050mAh battery, a power-efficient AI technology prioritises power for the apps that are used the most.

 

With a 6.5” teardrop display, the screen is designed for watching your favourite shows on the go. The 48MP quad-camera includes an ultra-wide and macro lens that captures the bigger picture or those close-up details, plus you have Night and Portrait modes at your fingertips. With immersive OZO Audio with surround sound recording, you can also capture and relive your memorable moments with great sounding audio track. 

 

The new phone also supports both a side fingerprint sensor and face unlock to secure access to its contents. 

 

Staying true to its Nordic heritage, the design of the Nokia G20 is inspired by the shifting colour hues of the Night sky in Finland, and comes alive in an iridescent Night colourway. In addition to its design, the device is built to last with a body tough enough to withstand everyday knocks and rigorously tested to meet the built-to-last quality Nokia phones are known for. 

 

For extra protection and to give additional life to the Nokia G20, it comes with a bonus clear case cover and a pre-applied screen protector. 

 

The Nokia G20 in Night (4 GB/64 GB variant) will be on sale for NZ$ 279, and available from Tuesday 1st June from Spark, Noel Leeming, The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman and PB Tech. 

 

 





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  #2716590 1-Jun-2021 09:58
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Seems like a lot of phone for your money! 

 

 

 

 





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  #2716602 1-Jun-2021 10:22
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So my knowledge of phones is ziltch.

 

Is this 5G? If not should I wait for a 5G phone? I want to hold on to my new one for at least 5 years, is that too long an expectation?




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  #2716605 1-Jun-2021 10:25
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This is not a 5G phone. If you want a 5G phone is another matter - if you can actually use one where you are is another one entirely.

 

At this price point, it's a very good proposition.





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  #2716675 1-Jun-2021 11:55
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  #2716689 1-Jun-2021 13:05
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Still has a crappy 720p screen so not interested but the price is good if someone wants a cheap phone. 





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  #2716717 1-Jun-2021 14:18
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Maybe this can persuade my father in law to move to his first smart phone. It's at a pretty good price point and Android One updates too with a big battery.





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  #2716728 1-Jun-2021 14:38
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That is still a heck of a lot of phone for the money.. Shame the 3 year warranty doesn't also include 3 years of OS updates.





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  #2716766 1-Jun-2021 16:17
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That does look like good value for money. Performance not awesome but not bad for the money.


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  #2716833 1-Jun-2021 18:30
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6.5" 20:9.

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  #2717061 2-Jun-2021 10:14
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I only buy mid-tier priced phones , so Im the target audience .

 

720p : honestly the people buying this ph won't care. 720p is plenty for a CHEAP 6" screen.
Im more interested in the cameras low light performance & batt life. I still cant find a cheap ph with a camera thats good in low light

 


"2 years of updates" , is that patches only , or updates to the latest Android versions ? 2 years isnt very long , 2 years after release, not 2 years after you buy it .
My current year old ph wont be updated further than current Android 10 (but still gets patches)
Is it riddled with unremovable CRUD ?
Those questions arnt something the target audience generally would think about though .

 

 


 
 
 
 

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This phone is amazing value for money!  I only buy mid tier and use them until they are painful to use.  I currently have a Nokia 6.1 which I bought not long after released in 2018 for around $330 and shows no signs of slowing (after two major OS updates and subsequent monthly patches).

 

Comparing the specs on GSM Arena they've tuned down the resolution and camera on this G20 as my 6.1 is full HD and can even shoot 4K video!  The build quality is also built to survive after the tumble it took from my jacket pocket on to concrete and a slide face down.  As a result the physical volume up button doesn't work as it took the impact but that's the total damage - and yes it now has a case.

 

Despite the lower resolution, if I was in the market to replace I'd buy this in a heartbeat.


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  #2717238 2-Jun-2021 12:53
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1101:

 

"2 years of updates" , is that patches only , or updates to the latest Android versions ? 2 years isnt very long , 2 years after release, not 2 years after you buy it .
My current year old ph wont be updated further than current Android 10 (but still gets patches)

 

 

"It comes with Android 11, plus a guarantee of two years of Android upgrades -  meaning Nokia users will be among the first to experience the latest features from Google, with the Nokia G20 set to receive both Android 12  and Android 13."

 

My Nokia shipped with Android 8 and received upgrades to both Android 9 and 10 with monthly patches along the way.  I know I won't get Android 11 but not sure when the patches stop arriving.


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Groucho:

 

1101:

 

"2 years of updates" , is that patches only , or updates to the latest Android versions ? 2 years isnt very long , 2 years after release, not 2 years after you buy it .
My current year old ph wont be updated further than current Android 10 (but still gets patches)

 

 

"It comes with Android 11, plus a guarantee of two years of Android upgrades -  meaning Nokia users will be among the first to experience the latest features from Google, with the Nokia G20 set to receive both Android 12  and Android 13."

 

My Nokia shipped with Android 8 and received upgrades to both Android 9 and 10 with monthly patches along the way.  I know I won't get Android 11 but not sure when the patches stop arriving.

 

 

The issue is that there is no guarantee later versions of Android will be 'officially' compatible with some chipsets .
Thats why my LG got stuck on Android6 .
That may be why my year old Moto is stuck on Android10 .

 

" with the Nokia G20 set to receive both Android 12  and Android 13 "
From googling , that looks like cut & paste from marketing , with no link back to Nokia with that statement that I could find .
Im sure it will get 12, but after that ???

 

 

 

 


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  #2717719 3-Jun-2021 15:25
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Their policy is supposed to be OS updates for 2 years and security patch support for 3 years - which I gather they have pretty much been honouring.

 

Looking at this page (if you pop in the G20 model), it says "No guaranteed Security Patch updates after Jul-24" - so security patches definitely stop by then I suppose.

 

Android Project Treble was supposed to greatly ease the OS update process by splitting the low-level driver part of the phone OS (hardware drivers etc) and the Android OS part. The theory being it was then meant to be 'trivial' to port the next version of Android and leave the driver bits alone. Not sure if it has really made much of a difference.

 

There was also talk of shrinking the core OS down and not changing it so often and having more of the Android update process be handled by the google play update system.

 

The weakest part of Android is relying on vendors for OS updates.





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