HMD Global just announced Nokia G22, Nokia C32 and Nokia C22. The C-series promise improved imaging and durability, and Nokia G22 is the first Nokia smartphone to come with repairability at its core, including a global collaboration with iFixit.
Nokia G22 – the first Nokia smartphone with repairability at its core
Nokia G22 is the first Nokia smartphone purposefully designed with repairability at its core. With collaboration with iFixit, you can easily access repair guides and affordable parts to replace a damaged display, bent charging port or flat battery with a QuickFix design, said the company.
The phone also comes with a 100% recycled plastic back, OZO Playback that delivers enhanced bass and clearer sound. It runs Android 12, and the company has promised 2 years of Android OS upgrades, three years of monthly security updates and extended three-year warranty at no extra cost.
There is not much of a difference compared to Nokia G21, but this comes with 20W fast charging, and the company has says that the phone maintains over 80% of original battery capacity even after 800 full charging cycles.
Nokia G22 specifications
- 6.52-inch (1600 x 720 pixels) HD+ 20:9 V-notch display with 90Hz refresh rate, 500 nits typical brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection
- 1.6GHz Octa Core Unisoc T606 (6x Cortex-A55 and 2x Cortex-A75 cores) 12nm processor with Mali G57 MP1 GPU
- 4GB LPDDR4x RAM (2GB virtual RAM), 64GB / 128GB storage, expandable memory up to 2TB with microSD
- Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD)
- Android 12
- 50MP rear camera with f/1.8 aperture, 2MP depth, 2MP macro camera with f/2.4 aperture, LED flash
- 8MP front-facing camera with f/2.2 aperture
- 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio, OZO audio
- Side-mounted fingerprint scanner
- Dust and Splash resistant (IP52)
- Dimensions: 165 x76.19x 8.48mm; Weight: 195.23g
- Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5, GPS/ GLONASS/ Beidou, USB Type-C, NFC (In select markets)
- 5050mAh battery with support for 20W charging (PD3.0)
Nokia C32
The Nokia C32 has a 50MP camera, the highest in a C series phone, that promises advanced imaging capabilities at an affordable price point. It comes in a refined design with a toughened glass finish and elegant, straight sidewalls for a premium feel, said the company.
It runs Android 13 out of the box with 2 years of quarterly security updates, and packs a 5000mAh battery that promises up to 3 days of battery life. The phone also has IP52 ratings for dust and splash resistance.
Nokia C32 specifications
- 6.5-inch (1600 × 720 pixels) HD+ V-notch 20:9 toughened glass display
- 1.6GHz Octa-Core processor
- 3GB RAM with 64GB storage / 4GB RAM with 128GB storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD
- Android 13
- Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD)
- 50MP autofocus rear camera with LED Flash, 2MP macro sensor
- 8MP front-facing camera
- Side-mound fingerprint sensor
- 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
- Dust and Splash resistant (IP52)
- Dimensions: 164.6x 75.9x 8.55 mm; Weight: 199.4g
- 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C
- 5000mAh battery with 10W charging
Nokia C22
The Nokia C22 has an exceptional build quality that outperforms the competition in rigorous free fall tests, says the company. It has IP52 splash and dust protection, toughened 2.5D display glass, and rigid metal chassis housed within a strong polycarbonate unibody design.
Compared to the 8MP camera in the predecessor, this has 13MP camera, is powered by an octa-core chipset, runs Android 13 (Go edition) with 2 years of quarterly security updates, and packs a 5000 mAh battery that promises up to 3 days of battery life.
Nokia C22 specifications
- 6.5-inch (1600 × 720 pixels) HD+ V-notch 20:9 toughened glass display
- 1.6GHz Octa-Core processor
- 2GB / 3GB RAM with 64GB storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD
- Android 13 (Go edition)
- Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD)
- 13MP autofocus rear camera with LED Flash, 2MP macro sensor
- 8MP front-facing camera
- Rear-mound fingerprint sensor
- 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
- Dust and Splash resistant (IP52)
- Dimensions: 164.6 x 75.89 x 8.55 mm; Weight: 190g
- 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C
- 5000mAh battery with 10W charging
Pricing, availability and accessories
- The Nokia G22 comes in Meteor Grey and Lagoon Blue and starts at an RRP of 179 Euros (US$ 189 / Rs. 15,690 approx.) for 4GB + 64GB
- At-home Fit Kits for Nokia G22 are available for 5 Euros (US$ 5.3 / Rs. 440 approx.) from iFixit.com. Replacement parts are available from iFixit.com at a global average price of 49.95 Euros (US$ 52.8 / Rs. 4,380 approx.), battery at 24.95 Euros (US$ 26.3 / Rs. 2,185 approx.), and charging port at 19.95 Euros (US$ 21/ Rs. 1,750 approx.).
- Nokia C32 comes in Charcoal, Autumn Green, and Beach Pink, and starts at an RRP of 139 Euros (US$ 147 / Rs. 12,185 approx.) for 3GB + 64GB
- Nokia C22 comes in Midnight Black and Sand, and starts at an RRP of 129 Euros (US$ 136 / Rs. 11,305 approx.) for 2GB + 64GB
- Nokia 65W Dual Port Wall Charger made from 70% recycled materials – 49.99 Euros (US$ 52.85 / Rs. 4,380 approx.).
The company said that it is developing capabilities and processes to bring 5G Nokia device production to Europe in 2023.
Adam Ferguson, Head of Product Marketing, HMD Global, said:
People value long lasting, quality devices and they shouldn’t have to compromise on price to get it. The new Nokia G22 is purposefully built with a repairable design so you can keep it even longer, and with advanced imaging on Nokia C32 and improved durability on Nokia C22, we are bringing even more value to the C-series.
Jean-Francois Baril, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of HMD Global, said:
We are very pleased to announce this first step in our journey to bring 5G device manufacturing to Europe. The Nokia brand has a proud history within the European market, and with this move we are continuing to strengthen our position as the only major European smartphone provider.
Ben Wood, Chief Analyst, CCS Insight, said:
As consumers increasingly demand more sustainable and longer-lasting devices, the ability to repair smartphones easily and affordably will become a key differentiator in the market. CCS Insight’s end user research reflects this, with approximately half of mobile phone users in Western Europe saying they would like to be able to have their device repaired at a reasonable cost if they break outside the warranty period.