NOKIA G60 5G REVIEW: Best Nokia phone in 2023?

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Is this the best Nokia phone out there in 2023? This is Nokia's G60 5G - a budget / mid-range option compared to their higher-end X30. I've used this phone for over a month now as my daily driver and this is my long-term review.
As an average mobile phone consumer who uses phones for content consumption and communication, how did this phone do? We look at the camera, performance, build quality, its claims of sustainability, and most importantly, do I think it's worth it? Is it better or worse than a Pixel 6A or a Samsung A33 / A53? Is this the best budget phone in 2023?
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:40 What is Nokia's niche in 2023?
01:30 Hardware & Design
03:55 Camera & Video
05:55 Performance & Gaming
08:00 Overall value & conclusion
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  • @PGBlanks
    @PGBlanks Жыл бұрын

    UPDATE: After the Android 13 update a few weeks ago, I'm finding that my phone blacks out and is unusable after making a phone call... Y'know -- what phones are made for. So until I figure out the solution (or until Nokia fixes it), I can't wholeheartedly recommend this phone :/

  • @JesperRaben

    @JesperRaben

    Жыл бұрын

    I am living in Denmark and having the same phone, and i also have Android 13 on it, with no problems and my video from the phone looks better than yours, i use a fast 128 GB flash card optimized for 4K video on my old G50 i got some video problems with bad video, then i upgraded my flash card to a video optimized one and now videos works and i have OIS for 1080P30 Video in Android 13 not for 1080P60 :-)

  • @MrJBennett360

    @MrJBennett360

    Жыл бұрын

    Screen protector or something covering the Proximity Sensor? Thread on the Nokia Community page.

  • @Nikomanuel96

    @Nikomanuel96

    11 ай бұрын

    On nokia forums people found glass can block the proximity sensor, if you dont want to take out the glass you can also try another dialer app (another solution found on thd forums)

  • @eflipper13
    @eflipper13 Жыл бұрын

    Hello! Great review, thank you very much 🙂

  • @markfln
    @markfln Жыл бұрын

    You are my new favorite reviewer. I'm using an S10e and thinking on buying a Nokia. I know this is a step back in term of power, camera but i've quit social media for almost a year now so no use for a flashy camera, power under the hood etc. I am a regular person who uses the phone for regular tasks. Calls, messages, ocasional foodpics or urban sights thats pretty much it. The battery on the S10e is giving up which bothers me. I like the idea that Nokia has regarding the materials they use so yeah. Thinking to buy it.

  • @PGBlanks

    @PGBlanks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! That really means a lot! Hope Nokia lives up to the longevity promise but we aren't sure yet. We don't really hear from tech reviewers about this stuff years later so hoping I can help there haha. Have you considered buying a used flagship? Since Samsung promises 4 years updates you can get the same longevity by buying a used S21 or S22.

  • @cabpacedilla

    @cabpacedilla

    10 ай бұрын

    Nokia built quality is always top notch and software is optimized because of Android One

  • @brucewaynerenegade9547
    @brucewaynerenegade95475 ай бұрын

    Thought of buying this device but instead got a refurbished pixel 3 for under 100$. using it for a year now and it's holding up pretty well. Camera is awesome, battery life decent and absolutely loving the stock android.

  • @johnwayne8114
    @johnwayne811411 ай бұрын

    The teardrop notch is a deliberate choice, i think. They found a lot of users still prefer it, so they probably thought it's not worth spending a lot to try and hide it. It makes it also look a little more classic, and the appearance could be improved with a cooler silicone case. Also, if you look at it, it makes more sense than a lone dot, it streamlines better in the overall design. Just my thoughts, if you already have the phone, might as well embrace it.

  • @AnnaPinguin
    @AnnaPinguin11 ай бұрын

    can you do a review of nokia x 30 ???

  • @PGBlanks
    @PGBlanks Жыл бұрын

    What are you looking for in a new smartphone?

  • @handel1111
    @handel1111 Жыл бұрын

    been using Nokia G50 5G with SD480 and it never seems to disappoint me, used it for gaming on max settings constantly and it does really well. It's so optimized that even non flagship chipset can do well. Battery life is good as well, never had a problem with it.

  • @PGBlanks

    @PGBlanks

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow nice that's reassuring that Nokia's midrange stuff will last long. How long have you had your G50?

  • @handel1111

    @handel1111

    Жыл бұрын

    @@PGBlanks I had ben using my G50 since July last year, my daily mode would be 4G+/ 5G constantly on and with heavy use on social media apps and streaming apps plus Honkai Impact on max and would last a day. It owes to the fact that the G50 only has 720p screen + 5000mah + Android One. I also use it with no added case and tempered glass sometimes it would slip out of my hands and drops to the floor. To this day, it still running as good as when I got it first. The only thing I am complaining is the water drop notch and the bezels 😂😂😂

  • @bartlibaus6467
    @bartlibaus6467 Жыл бұрын

    Any idea how to fix black out

  • @upsidedawn3791
    @upsidedawn37915 ай бұрын

    BILI AKO AKO X20 KASO DI AVAILABLE DITO SA PINAS, WALA NADIN SA MEMO XPRESS. BEEN USING NOKIA 6.1 PLUS FOR 3 YEARS NOW AND Its STILL GREAT PHONE, GREAT CAMERA, CUTE PHONE BUT SMALL BATTERY DIN.. NEED TO UPGRADE FOR OS AND NEED BIGGER BATTERY AND BETTER CAMERA

  • @rockyrock382
    @rockyrock3823 ай бұрын

    fantastic phone

  • @udaykumarediga5847
    @udaykumarediga5847 Жыл бұрын

    Update came today globally Nokia g60 5g new feature added flash spot

  • @PGBlanks

    @PGBlanks

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice I saw that on Reddit today. Wish Nokia was better at informing us of feature updates because the software update notes didn't mention that at all, at least on my device

  • @amjithvazhattu7781

    @amjithvazhattu7781

    Жыл бұрын

    What is flash spot

  • @PGBlanks

    @PGBlanks

    Жыл бұрын

    @@amjithvazhattu7781 flash shot, basically burst mode

  • @barneysman9116
    @barneysman9116 Жыл бұрын

    Does it overheat? Did you notice anything?

  • @PGBlanks

    @PGBlanks

    Жыл бұрын

    no overheating issues I have noticed

  • @PGBlanks
    @PGBlanks Жыл бұрын

    Curious about its video capabilities? Here's a video shot on the G60 kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z3ee0MutfNjOebw.html What do you think?

  • @newsgetsold
    @newsgetsold7 ай бұрын

    I just bought this phone but am really disappointed with the speaker quality. Sounds very tinny and not very loud.

  • @romeobenroberto6863
    @romeobenroberto686311 ай бұрын

    What about the battery..ugly or small. But the battery not long lfe

  • @bartlibaus6467
    @bartlibaus6467 Жыл бұрын

    My screen goes black intermittently and needs to reboot to restart Seems a big after 13bupdate

  • @PGBlanks

    @PGBlanks

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm facing this issue too after Android 13 -- but my blackout only happens after a phone call. What about you?

  • @cabpacedilla

    @cabpacedilla

    10 ай бұрын

    Try clearing the cache

  • @djraj7777
    @djraj77774 ай бұрын

    THIS GOT E - SIM ❤

  • @jmd9547
    @jmd9547 Жыл бұрын

    Dude 695 5g is powerful enough for gaming in medium graphics.

  • @PGBlanks

    @PGBlanks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for letting me know. Not a heavy gamer so I didn't spend a ton of time evaluating this for gaming :)

  • @neilanthonyc.madraga5707
    @neilanthonyc.madraga5707 Жыл бұрын

    San mo nabili to Sir? 😊

  • @PGBlanks

    @PGBlanks

    Жыл бұрын

    Sa Australia po ako sir so locally available dito. Pero to be honest kung may Pixel 6A diyan, yun na lang! Wala pa ring Android 13 tong G60 ko 😬

  • @neilanthonyc.madraga5707

    @neilanthonyc.madraga5707

    Жыл бұрын

    @@PGBlanks Kaya pala. Dito, kasi G50 at the X30 ang nkkta ko, walang G60. But I'll check online.. The Pixel 6a, wala nga lang 3.5mm jack. New subscriber. ❤️😊

  • @PGBlanks

    @PGBlanks

    Жыл бұрын

    @@neilanthonyc.madraga5707 BTW just checked. Lumabas na pala Android 13 para sa G60... kahapon lol. So mga 8 months after pa!

  • @vernonh194
    @vernonh194 Жыл бұрын

    Yet, we don't have g60 in the Philippines.

  • @PGBlanks

    @PGBlanks

    Жыл бұрын

    Kabayan! What Nokias are currently being sold there? I know the budget/ midrange smartphone is very competitive back home

  • @BisayaGamingPresents

    @BisayaGamingPresents

    Жыл бұрын

    Nokia X30 5G. 🙆🏻‍♂️

  • @amjithvazhattu7781
    @amjithvazhattu7781 Жыл бұрын

    Iam using Nokia x20 for the past year with sd 480.but i don't have ever felt underpowered.

  • @PGBlanks

    @PGBlanks

    Жыл бұрын

    nice! have you been using it for gaming?

  • @jmd9547

    @jmd9547

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@PGBlanks i did and 480 can play all games as long as you keep the graphics in low and medium settings.

  • @cabpacedilla

    @cabpacedilla

    Жыл бұрын

    I guess it's because of Android One.

  • @PGBlanks

    @PGBlanks

    Жыл бұрын

    @@cabpacedilla Maybe -- this phone has been very smooth for me as well

  • @cabpacedilla

    @cabpacedilla

    Жыл бұрын

    @@PGBlanks yes, because processor of G60 is the same as the X30. I guess G60 is the midrange phone

  • @dirkjansen3440
    @dirkjansen3440 Жыл бұрын

    no stereo , slow and the camera does not works fine with less light

  • @PGBlanks

    @PGBlanks

    Жыл бұрын

    look it's not a high bar for Nokia lol

  • @PGBlanks

    @PGBlanks

    Жыл бұрын

    Pixel 6A definitely better value especially now that there are sales for the 6A everywhere

  • @greenfieldairport
    @greenfieldairport Жыл бұрын

    Nah that’s gotta be the nokia 3310

  • @pranitparulekar7045
    @pranitparulekar7045 Жыл бұрын

    Can I buy Nokia g60 sir ?

  • @PGBlanks

    @PGBlanks

    Жыл бұрын

    How is the availability where you are?

  • @OgagSoriano
    @OgagSoriano Жыл бұрын

    Marami yatang bloatwares

  • @PGBlanks

    @PGBlanks

    Жыл бұрын

    Di naman po! I think LinkedIn, Netflix, at GoPro Quik lang from memory yung naka preinstall. Tsaka pwedeng i-uninstall lahat ng apps na preinstalled. Otherwise very stock Android setup siya.

  • @BisayaGamingPresents

    @BisayaGamingPresents

    Жыл бұрын

    Wag mong igaya sa chinese smartphone brand, na ma bloatwares. Mostly maraming unwanted apps. Dagdag kain sa memory ng phone mo. Hindi mo pa basta2x ma unstall.

  • @alnajirlani8785
    @alnajirlani87858 ай бұрын

    Waist of money

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