HMD Global launches Nokia G22, a smartphone that supports self-repair at home

HMD Global has just launched the Nokia G22 with an easy-to-assemble design, with instructions and a toolkit provided by iFixit.

This helps users self-repair at home with some error-prone parts such as battery, screen and charging port in a few minutes.

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According to the manufacturer, the separate selling price of components including the USB-C charging port costs $ 23 , the screen costs $ 54, the battery costs $ 27.5. In addition, the company will also support remote repair consulting within 5 years.

If you don't want to replace the components yourself, G22 users can still bring the device to HMD Global's service center for repair.

However, HMD only commits to OS updates for 2 years and security updates for 3 years, far behind Google and Samsung.

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Adam Ferguson, head of product marketing at HMD Global, said the Nokia G22 was built with the intention of allowing users to make their own repairs to help them last longer.

The Nokia G22 is made partly of recycled plastic. The screen and back cover are linked together in a joint form to help users easily disassemble. As for the components that are mounted with standard screws, a common screwdriver can be used to open them.

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Nokia G22 has a normal configuration with a 6.53-inch screen, running Unisoc T606 chip, 4 GB RAM, 64/128 GB memory, 50 megapixel camera and 5,050 mAh battery. The device runs Android 12 operating system.

This phone costs 180 USD.

Recently, Nokia also launched a new logo after nearly 60 years, designed in a simple style to emphasize that it is no longer a smartphone development and manufacturing company as before, but is focusing on business segments. other business.

Update 28 February 2023
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