HMD Global, the Finnish smartphone manufacturer, has revealed three new Nokia phones ahead of the Mobile World Congress, including the first device created specifically with repairability in mind. The G22, a budget-friendly phone priced at £150 ($179), features a plastic rear casing made entirely from recycled materials and offers two years of Android updates, three years of security patches, and a three-year warranty. Users can repair the device themselves by following official repair guides and purchasing parts directly from iFixit.
The G22 boasts a 6.5-inch HD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, a Unisoc T606 CPU, and up to 128GB of internal storage expandable via microSD. Its camera setup includes a 50MP main camera, 2MP depth camera, and 2MP macro sensor, with 20W fast charging support. However, it runs on Android 12 rather than the latest OS.
HMD Global’s environmentally friendly drive is reflected in the G22’s construction and its collaboration with iFixit to offer official repair guides and parts. Other manufacturers, including Apple, Google, and Samsung, have also offered official repair guides and parts to their consumers. The G22 will be available in gray or blue starting from March 8th, or through HMD’s Circular subscription service.
The Nokia C32, priced at £130 ($155), is an Android 13 device with a 50MP main camera and octa-core 1.6GHz CPU, offering up to 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. It features a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a notch for the 8MP selfie camera and will be available in charcoal, green, and pink this spring.
The Nokia C22, also with IP52 splash and dust protection, a microSD slot, and a battery that can run for up to three days on a single charge, has a dual 13MP camera and an octa-core 1.6GHz CPU. The device has a rugged metal chassis and internal storage that tops out at 64GB. Priced at £110 ($131), the C22 will come in black and sand colorways and be available this spring.
HMD Global has also announced plans to bring 5G Nokia device production to Europe in 2023, aligning with its environmentally friendly mission and the European Union’s aim to manufacture more chips in the region.
