HMD Global has unveiled a trio of Nokia phones just ahead of Mobile World Congress, including the first one it created particularly with repairability in mind. The business has partnered with iFixit to provide genuine repair manuals and components to assist users in fixing problems with the G22, such as a broken display, dead battery, or faulty charging port.
Two years of Android updates, three years of security patches, and a three-year guarantee are promised for the device, which has a plastic rear casing made entirely of recyclable materials. The G22 is a relatively basic smartphone with a Unisoc T606 Processor and a maximum internal storage capacity of 128GB (expandable via microSD). It boasts a 6.5-inch HD screen with a refresh rate of 90Hz. A 50MP camera, a 2MP depth camera, and a 2MP macro sensor are present. Although it uses Android 12 rather than the most recent OS, the gadget supports 20W fast charging.
The G22 embodies the drive HMD has been making to become more environmentally friendly. With other manufacturers such as Apple, Google and Samsung offering official repair guides and parts so consumers can resolve issues by themselves, it makes sense that smaller brands would do the same.
You’ll be able to pick up a G22 in gray or blue starting on March 8th. To fix certain issues, you can snap up a Fit Kit (i.e., the tools) from iFixit.
HMD also announced the Nokia C32, an Android 13 phone with “stellar imaging algorithms” and a 50MP main camera. The company says it offers the best image quality of any C-series device to date. The C32 has an octa-core, 1.6Ghz CPU, up to 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. There’s a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a notch for the 8MP selfie camera. The device will be available in charcoal, green and pink.
Also included is the Nokia C22. It boasts IP52 splash and dust resistance, a microSD card slot, and (according to HMD) a battery that can last up to three days on a single charge, just like the other new variants. The C22 boasts an octa-core, 1.6GHz Processor, 6.5-inch display, dual 13MP cameras, and a tough metal casing in addition to Android 13. Maximum internal storage is 64GB. It will be accessible in the spring and is available in black and sand hues.
HMD also wants to move manufacturing to Europe on top of all that. In a news statement, the business stated that “in the first step of this journey, the company is creating capabilities and procedures to bring 5G Nokia device production to Europe in 2023.” HMD’s strategy may be more feasible given that the European Union wants to increase regional chip production rather than relying on components from Asia. Manufacturing phones in Europe primarily for the European market fits with HMD’s commitment to environmental sustainability.
