HMD Global has just unveiled the Nokia G50 in the Philippines. The new member of the G-series is the most affordable 5G Nokia smartphone to date thanks to a Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 chipset.
“Aside from customer demand, we at HMD Global saw the growing 5G deployment across the country as an opportunity to bring Filipino fans a reliable technology that’s better for the pocket and the planet. The Nokia G50 has superior build quality, modern features, and stunning design that’s accessible at a friendly price point. It comes with software security updates so fans can use them for much longer. Through this new 5G phone, we strengthen our Love It, Trust It and Keep It philosophy, encouraging people to buy devices less frequently in line with our goal of reducing carbon footprint and countering the upgrade culture across regions.”
Sancho Chak, general manager for Philippines, Hong Kong and Thailand, HMD Global
It is built around a 6.82-inch HD+ display with an 8MP front camera. Meanwhile, around the back, it features a 48MP main camera accompanied by a 5MP ultra-wide snapper and a 2MP depth sensor.
The Snapdragon 480 is joined by 8GB RAM and 128GB expandable storage up to 512GB via a microSD card. The new G-series device boasts a 5000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.
In addition to the device itself, users will gain access to Spotify out of the box as well as a 30-day free trial with ExpressVPN.
The Nokia G50 comes in Ocean Blue and Midnight Sun color options. It is available for PHP 13,990. Pre-order has begun exclusively on Shopee. It comes bundled with the Nokia Comfort earbuds for the first 100 customers only.
To avail of the earbuds, you will receive a unique code upon check out. The code is valid for one-time use and will include instructions on how to claim them via email.
Ram found his love and appreciation for writing in 2015 having started in the gaming and esports sphere for GG Network. He would then transition to focus more on the world of tech which has also began his journey into learning more about this world. That said though, he still has the mentality of "as long as it works" for his personal gadgets.
