The first 5G smartphone from Nokia that can be repaired independently by the user and the second ever for the HMD brand is official. We are talking about Nokia G42 5G, which comes out after the G22 arrived in our country in March. Currently sold only in the So Purple color, in the coming weeks it will also be available in the So Gray color. Let's go into detail.
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Nokia G42 will be repairable with the QuickFix kit
About the Purple color and the design of the device in general, this is how Lars Silberbauer, Chief Marketing Officer of HMD Global expressed himself: “It can be said that the Purple color is experiencing an important moment. Nokia G42 not only looks great, but leads the way repairability undertaken with the launch of the G22 and which is now a fundamental part of the way we design smartphones".
Therefore, the Finnish brand continues on the repair issue, focusing on QuickFix for the replacement of the body, screen, battery and charging port. To do this, just look at the iFixit guides and rely on its spare parts.
Kyle Wiens, iFixit CEO, commented: “I'm excited to see how our partnership with HMD Global is driving self-service repairs. It's not just about supplying spare parts, it's about spreading the do-it-yourself ethos among consumers and showing that the era of self-service repair is indeed upon us".
Nokia G42 data sheet
The ease with which it can be repaired is not the only virtue of Nokia G42. In fact, it has a very interesting technical data sheet. Starting with his display by 6,56 " with 90Hz refresh rate. In terms of performance, it mounts a processor Qualcomm's Snapdragon 480+ 5G, combined with a 5000 mAh capable of ensuring an autonomy of up to 3 days.
In addition, this battery has a capacity of 80% more than the original one even after 800 full charge cycles, i.e. 4 years by measuring the time. The operating system is Android 13 and the smartphone will receive two big updates, including therefore also Android 15, as well as three years of guaranteed patches.
On the photographic side, Nokia G42 5G will be able to count on four cameras, including one front 8 MP and three rear 50 + 2 + 2 MP. The main one integrates AI-based imaging algorithms, allowing you to get clear shots even in low light conditions.
Here is the technical sheet with all its main features.
- display: 6,56″ HD+ 720×1612, 90Hz refresh rate, 450nit (560nit max), 20:9, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
- mobile platform: Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
- memory:
- 4GB RAM + 2GB virtual / 6GB RAM with 2 or 5GB virtual
- 128GB internal expandable up to 1TB
- dual SIM: Yup
- connectivity: 5G, WiFi 5 (WiFi 6 ready), Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, USB-C, 3,5mm jack, GPS
- OS: Android 13, 2 expected updates, up to 3 years of security patches
- resistence: IP52
- material: plastic shell, 60% recycled plastic back
- Audio: 1x speaker, OZO Playback, OZO 3D Audio recording, 2x microphones
- fingerprint sensor: lateral
- cameras:
- front: 8MP, FF
- rear:
- 50MP main, f/1,8, AF
- 2MP depth
- 2MP macros
- video recording with OZO 3D Audio
- LED flash
- battery:
- 5.000mAh
- not removable
- autonomy up to 3 days
- retains over 80% of original capacity even after 800 full charge cycles
- QuickFix design for easy removal
- charging 20W
- dimensions and weight: 165×75,8×8,55mm for 193,8g
- color: So Purple, So Grey
Availability and price
We come to the price chapter. As for the Som Purple coloring in the 6/128 GB version, the cost is 259 €. The smartphone can be purchased on the official website, where the Nokia Comfort Buds earphones are included in the price.
As for the costs of the repair, here they are:
