PhoneLifespan

Nokia G310

Avoid buyingValue Score 40/100
$150
US-focused budget 5G launched at $186; frequently sold for $120-150
$186 at launch

How long will it last?

Official promise

Supported until August 2026 · Buy-by August 2024

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2023◆ Buy-by Aug 20242026

Nokia promises 3 years of updates for this phone, so it's supported until August 2026 — buying it today still gets you about 0.2 years of safe use.

Source: HMD/Nokia's official policy · last verified 2026-06-17 · how we compute this

TrueCost

Street price ÷ months of safe use remaining — the number that makes cheap short-lived phones expensive, and well-supported ones cheap.

$67.77/month

885% above the under-$300 median ($6.88/mo, dying phones excluded)

Our verdict

An affordable US-market 5G Nokia with a 90Hz screen, big battery and HMD's promised three years of security patches.

Pros

  • Genuine 5G and a 90Hz display at a low price
  • Large 5000mAh battery plus microSD and a headphone jack
  • HMD promises security updates through roughly August 2026

Cons

  • Only an HD+ (720p) resolution panel
  • Modest 20W charging and an entry-level chipset
Best for: Budget buyersBest for: First-time 5G upgradersAvoid if: GamersAvoid if: Buyers wanting a sharp high-res screen

Full specifications

Display

💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).

Screen6.56-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 90Hz, Gorilla Glass 3
Performance

💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G (6nm)
RAM4GB / 6GB
Storage128GB
Cameras

💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.

main50MP — f/1.8, AF
depth2MP
macro2MP
front8MP
Battery & charging

💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.

Battery5,000 mAh
Charging20W wired
Build

💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.

Dimensions165 × 75.8 × 8.6 mm
Weight195 g
MaterialsPlastic frame and back, Gorilla Glass 3 front
Water resistanceIP52
Software & connectivity

💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.

SoftwareAndroid 13 (upgradable to Android 14)
Connectivity5G, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, USB-C 2.0, 3.5mm jack, microSD
Update policy2 OS upgrades · 3 years of security updates (official promise)

Better-value alternatives

Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Nokia G310 support 5G?

Yes, it is one of the cheapest Nokia 5G phones in the US, using a Snapdragon 5G platform with sub-6GHz 5G connectivity.

How long will it get updates?

HMD commits to two OS upgrades and three years of security updates from launch, which puts its support window at roughly August 2026.

Can I expand the storage?

Yes, it has a microSD card slot in addition to its 128GB of internal storage, and it keeps a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-17.