Can you swap the battery of the Nokia G22 in less than 5 minutes?"
Now it's time for the sequel, as movie announcers say. Today, HMD officially announced the Nokia G42 5G, another attempt to offer people the chance to turn their phone into a DIY project. You'll find the specs sheet below, but the main takeaway from the launch is the repairable display, charging port, and battery.
Nokia G42 5G Specifications:
Nokia G42 5G
OS
Android 13 | 2 years of OS upgrades
CPU
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
Memory and Storage
4/128, 6/128GB6 | Up to 5GB VRAM for memory extension| MicroSD card support up to 1TB | Google Drive
5000mAh. QuickFix repairable battery, charging port and display.| >80% after 800 charging cycles | 3-day battery life | 20W fast charging support (QC3.0 & PD3.0)
This device is another collaboration with iFixit, and you can find repair kits for the display, charging port, and spare batteries on the company's site. HMD boasts this phone as the first repairable 5G smartphone on the market.
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Kyle Wiens, CEO, iFixit: “I'm thrilled to see how our partnership with HMD Global is turning the tide in favor of self-repairs. This is not just about providing parts; it's about seeding the DIY ethos among consumers and signaling that the era of self-service repairs is truly upon us.”
There's another cool angle to this phone, and it's the color. HMD calls it "So Purple," taking a page from Google's naming book, and in reality it's a very cool and fresh color. Other notable specs include a Snapdragon 480+ 5G platform, a 50MP main camera, a 6.56” HD+ display, and a 3-day battery life with 800 charge cycles. The Nokia G42 5G will be available in Europe for 249 euros.
It's an interesting idea, especially given that the display, charging port, and battery are the most vulnerable smartphone parts and are replaced most often. What do you think about it? Would you buy this phone and replace its screen yourself?
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