In conjunction with iFixit, HMD Global, the licensee of Nokia handsets, has unveiled the Nokia G22, its first smartphone with an emphasis on repairability. The phone has a QuickFix architecture that enables users to easily replace damaged elements like the display, charging port, or battery by accessing repair manuals and reasonably priced replacement parts.
Together with OZO Playback for improved bass and clearer sound, HMD Global also revealed that the Nokia G22 smartphone has a back cover made completely of recycled plastic. The business promises to deliver two years of Android OS upgrades and three years of security updates for the phone. The gadget now runs on the Android 12 operating system.
The Nokia G22 has a starting price of 179 euros and comes in two color options: meteor grey and lagoon blue. For five euros, iFixit is selling home Fit Kits for smartphones. The business, however, has not provided any information regarding the device’s availability or launch date in India.
The Nokia G22 has a 6.52-inch HD+ screen with a resolution of 720×1600 pixels and a refresh rate of 90Hz. The phone has Corning Gorilla Glass 3 installed for added protection, 500 nits of normal brightness, and more.
With a dual-SIM capability, the Nokia G22 is driven by an octa-core Unisoc T606 chipset combined with 4GB of RAM. The device is offered in two storage configurations – 64GB and 128GB – and can be expanded up to 2TB using a microSD card.
Running on Android 12, the Nokia G22 features a triple rear camera setup comprising of a 50MP primary camera with an f/1.8 aperture, a 2MP depth camera, and a 2MP macro camera. For selfies, the device is equipped with an 8MP front-facing camera.