Nokia G100

Nokia Oct 1, 2022

Overview

The Nokia G100 is a 2022 smartphone from Nokia. It features a 6.52" TFT LCD (IPS) display with 720 x 1600 px resolution (270 ppi pixel density), protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (11 nm process), 3GB RAM and Qualcomm Adreno 610 GPU. The camera system features a 13MP Standard main sensor with f/2.0 aperture, accompanied by 5MP Wide Angle lens and 2MP Portrait mode (depth), plus a 8MP selfie camera. Power is provided by a 5000 mAh Li-Ion battery with 15W fast charging. The phone runs on Android 12. Available in multiple configurations: 3GB RAM + 32GB storage, 4GB RAM + 128GB storage. Color options include Nordic Blue.

Nokia G100 Review

Design

The Nokia G100 measures 166.6 mm in height, 76.7 mm in width, and 8.9 mm in depth, weighing 195.1 grams. It adopts a standard non-foldable design, offered in a single color: Nordic Blue. The phone includes a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for biometric security.

Display

The device features a 6.52-inch IPS LCD screen with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of 269 ppi. The display has a 20:9 aspect ratio. It has a typical brightness of 400 cd/m², covers 70% of the NTSC color gamut, and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The display is capacitive and supports multi-touch, using a waterdrop notch design. Refresh rate is standard and not specified. HDR is not supported.

Performance

The Nokia G100 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 chipset, built on an 11 nm process. This processor includes an octa-core CPU consisting of 4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold cores and 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver cores. The GPU is an Adreno 610. The device is available in 3GB/32GB and 4GB/128GB configurations. AnTuTu Benchmark v9 score reported is 201615. The phone lacks a dedicated cooling system and gaming buttons. RAM type is not specified and there is no SD card slot for additional storage.

Camera

The G100 has a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 13 MP standard lens with an f/2.0 aperture, a 5 MP wide-angle lens with an f/2.2 aperture, and a 2 MP portrait (depth) lens with an f/2.4 aperture. The front-facing selfie camera is 8 MP with an f/2.4 aperture. Camera features include LED flash, digital zoom, digital image stabilization, autofocus, and touch focus. Video recording capabilities include 1080p at 30fps and 120fps slow motion. Optical image stabilization is not available.

Battery Life

The phone is equipped with a 5000 mAh Li-Ion battery, that is non-removable. The device supports 15W fast charging. Wireless charging is not supported.

Software

The Nokia G100 runs on Android 12. The maximum version is not specified which means future upgrades are not guaranteed.

Pricing

The Nokia G100 is categorized as a medium-priced device. Pricing varies depending on storage configuration. The 4GB/128GB version lists prices starting at ~$57 up to ~$170.

Overall Verdict

The Nokia G100 offers a standard mid-range smartphone experience. Its strengths lie in its large battery capacity and decent display protected by Gorilla Glass 3. However, its processing power with the Snapdragon 662 and low display resolution may be a limiting factor for more demanding users. The camera system is functional but may not offer top-tier image quality. The inclusion of 15W fast charging is a plus, but the lack of NFC and an SD card slot may be drawbacks for some users. The phone is running Android 12 but any future version upgrades are not mentioned.

Basic Information

Nokia G100
BrandNokia
ModelNokia G100
Launch DateSaturday, October 1, 2022
Release Year2022
Dimensions166.6 × 76.7 × 8.9 mm
Weight195.1 g
Volume113.73 cm³
Available Colors
  • Nordic Blue

Nokia G100 was released on Saturday, October 1, 2022. The phone measures 166.6 × 76.7 × 8.9 mm with a volume of 113.73 cm³ and weighs 195.1g. It features a 6.52" TFT LCD (IPS) display with 720 x 1600 px resolution (270 ppi pixel density) The device is available in the following colors: Nordic Blue.

Display

Size6.52"
TypeTFT LCD (IPS)
Resolution720 x 1600 px
Pixel Density270 ppi
Aspect Ratio20:9
Refresh RateN/A
Brightness
Contrast RatioN/A
HDR SupportNo
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Additional Features
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Brightnes 400 cd/m² (typ)
  • 70% NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

The Nokia G100 features a 6.52" TFT LCD (IPS) display with 720 x 1600 px resolution (270 ppi pixel density) in 20:9 aspect ratio. Display protection is provided by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. User-centric features include water drop notch, multi-touch. Technical capabilities include brightnes 400 cd/m² (typ), 70% ntsc, capacitive. Additional protection features include scratch resistant.

Sensors

Security Sensors
  • Fingerprint (side-mounted)
Motion Sensors
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
Environmental Sensors
  • proximity
  • barometer
Health SensorsN/A

For security, the Nokia G100 features fingerprint (side-mounted). Motion tracking is handled by accelerometer gyro. Environmental monitoring includes proximity barometer.

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh
TypeLi-Ion
Fast Charging15W
Wireless ChargingN/A
Features
  • Non-removable
Additional InfoN/A

The Nokia G100 is equipped with a 5000 mAh Li-Ion battery. It features fast charging at 15W. The battery system includes non-removable.

Hardware

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 662
CPU
Processor Details
  • processor type: Octa-Core
  • production process: 11 nm
  • max freq: 2 GHz
  • 64-bit
GPUQualcomm Adreno 610
RAM & Storage3GB, 32GB
Nokia G100 Versions:
  • 3GB RAM + 32GB Storage
  • 3GB RAM + 32GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 128GB Storage
AnTuTu Score201,615 (v9)
Additional FeaturesN/A
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
Audio Features
  • 2 microphones
SD Card SlotNo
Battery5000 mAh

The Nokia G100 is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 built on 11 nm process technology with 64-bit architecture. Graphics processing is handled by Qualcomm Adreno 610. The device comes with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage. In AnTuTu benchmark v9, it achieves 201,615 points. Audio capabilities include 2 microphones. Integrated sensors include Fingerprint, Proximity, Light sensor, Accelerometer. The device is powered by a 5000 mAh battery. The Nokia G100 is available in 3GB RAM + 32GB storage, 3GB RAM + 32GB storage, 4GB RAM + 128GB storage configurations.

Connectivity

WiFi
WiFi Standards
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
Other WiFi Features
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
Network Bands
4G LTE

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)

3G

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

2G

  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
SIMDual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM)
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB Type-C
NFCNo

The Nokia G100 supports 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac with features like Dual band, Hotspot, Direct, Display. The Nokia G100 comes with Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption supporting A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), LE (Low Energy). For cellular connectivity, the Nokia G100 uses Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM). The Nokia G100 features Charging, Mass Storage, USB Type-C connectivity. The Nokia G100 supports 4G LTE bands, 3G bands, 2G bands.

Camera Features

Video Resolution
  • 1080p
Frame Rates
  • 30fps
Video FeaturesN/A

The Nokia G100 features a 3-camera setup with a 13MP Standard main sensor (f/2.0). The Nokia G100 also includes a 5MP Wide Angle lens (f/2.2) and a 2MP Portrait mode (depth) (f/2.4). For selfies, the Nokia G100 uses a 8MP front camera with f/2.4 aperture. The Nokia G100's camera system includes Digital zoom, Triple camera, Digital image stabilization.

DxOMark Scores

No DxOMark scores available for this device.

Camera details

Rear Camera

Resolution: 13 MP
Aperture: f/2.0
Sensor Type: CMOS

Resolution: 5 MP
Aperture: f/2.2

Resolution: 2 MP
Aperture: f/2.4

Selfie Camera

Resolution: 8 MP
Aperture: f/2.4

Additional Features

Flash:
  • LED
Optical Stabilisation:
  • No
Slow Motion Video:
  • Yes, 120 fps
Features:
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Night Mode

Software

OSAndroid
OS Version12
Max OS Version

The Nokia G100 runs on Android 12. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 chipset .

Prices

Store Price Storage RAM
Amazon US USD 56.87
USD 56.87
128 GB 4 GB
Best Buy USD 169.99
USD 169.99
128 GB 4 GB
Amazon US USD 56.87
USD 56.87
128 GB 4 GB
Best Buy USD 169.99
USD 169.99
128 GB 4 GB