HMD Global just renewed its whole lineup of smartphones by launching a total of six devices from three different series. The X series is the highest-end one, the G series is the intermediate one and the C series is composed of entry-level phones. But if we compare these phones to other brands, we find out that all of them are entry-level devices. That is why it may be very confusing for a lot of people to realize which phone is the best to go for. In this comparison, we will talk about the G series. HMD Global came up with two devices from this lineup: Nokia G10 and Nokia G20. Here are the differences between them.

Nokia G10 vs Nokia G20

Nokia G10 Nokia G20
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 164.9 x 76 x 9.2 mm, 194 g 164.9 x 76 x 9.2 mm, 197 grams
DISPLAY  6.52 inches, 720 x 1600p (HD+), IPS LCD  6.52 inches, 720 x 1600p (HD+), IPS LCD
PROCESSOR MediaTek Helio G25, octa-core 2 GHz MediaTek Helio G25, octa-core 2 GHz
MEMORY 3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 32 GB – micro SD dedicated slot 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD  dedicated Slot
SOFTWARE  Android 11  Android 11
CONNECTIVITY  Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA Triple 13 + 2 + 2 MP
8 MP front camera		 Quad 48 + 8 + 5 + 2 MP, f/1.8
8 MP front camera
BATTERY  5050 mAh 5050 mAh
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot, splash resistant Dual SIM slot, splash resistant

Design

Nokia G10 and Nokia G20 have exactly the same design. They come with a borderless display including a waterdrop notch and a rear side with a circular camera module in the middle. They feature a side-mounted fingerprint reader and they are entirely made of polycarbonate. Further, despite they do not have any kind of IP certification, they are splash resistant. The only different thing is the color variants. The Nokia G10 is available in Dusk and Night color variants, while for the Nokia G20 you can choose between Glacier and Night.

 

Display

Just like the design, even the display of these two handsets is exactly the same. We are talking about a below-average IPS panel with a diagonal of 6.52 inches and an HD+ resolution with 720 x 1600 pixels. The display is decent in terms of image quality, but it is an entry-level display and it does not offer a high definition, nor a very accurate color reproduction. However, it is nice for daily use.

 

Specs & Software

Nokia G10 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G25 chipset paired with 3 or 4 GB of RAM depending on the chosen configuration and 32 GB of internal storage you can furtherly expand with a micro SD. The Nokia G20 has a MediaTek Helio G35 SoC, 4 GB of RAM, and 64 or 128 GB of internal storage. If you use your phone just for surfing the web and messaging, then Nokia G10 should be enough for you. But if you want more speed and you want to use heavier apps, go for the Nokia G20. The software support is the main advantage of these two handsets: they will offer two years of major Android updates and three years of security updates. Given that they ship with Android 11, despite they are entry-level phones, Nokia G10 and Nokia G20 will be updated up to Android 13. The handsets ship with a stock Android version: as always, HMD Global decided not to go for a customized UI, but according to rumors, it is developing a custom UI to get rid of Android One.

 

Camera

The Nokia G10 has an entry-level camera: you should go for it only if you want sufficient shots for social networks and so. With the Nokia G20, you get a way better 48 MP main sensor paired with a 5 MP ultrawide camera and a pair of 2 MP sensors for macros and depth calculation. Nokia G10 lacks an ultrawide sensor. Both Nokia G10 and Nokia G20 have the same 8 MP selfie snapper.

 

 

Battery

The Nokia G10 and the Nokia G20 are equipped with the same battery sporting a capacity of 5050 mAh. It is a huge battery for an entry-level phone and it is able to reach three days of battery life. The battery can be charged through a USB Type-C port, but unfortunately, the phones do not support fast charging.

 

Price

The Nokia G10 hitten the European market with a price tag of €139/$165 for the base variant with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of native storage. The Nokia G20 starts from €159/$189 for the version with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. In terms of specifications, you can actually find better phones from other brands in the same price range. But with the Nokia G10 and Nokia G20, you get very long software support for an entry-level phone including two major Android versions and three years of security updates, which is not guaranteed with other brands. Given the price difference of just €20 in their price, we recommend you to go for the Nokia G20 in order to get a better chipset and a better camera setup.

 

 

Nokia G10 vs Nokia G20: PRO and CONS

Nokia G10

PRO

  • More affordable
  • Same display as the G20
  • Same battery as the G20

CONS

  • Inferior cameras

 

Nokia G20

PRO

  • Better rear camera
  • More internal storage
  • Better chipset
  • NFC
  • More affordable

CONS

  • Higher price

 

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