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Nokia offers a variety of affordable smartphones to cater to different budget ranges. Among them, the G22 stands out with a distinct selling point that sets it apart from other models in the lineup, as well as from competitors in the market. What makes the G22 truly unique is its focus on repairability. Unlike many other smartphones, its build is specifically designed to facilitate easy repairs at home. This means that users should be able to replace essential components such as the battery, display, and other parts without having to rely on professional repair services.
The concept behind this design is to provide users with a cost-effective and time-saving solution. By enabling individuals to handle repairs themselves, they can avoid the hassle of visiting specialized repair shops. Moreover, this approach aligns with HMD Global’s commitment, as the current manufacturer of Nokia-branded phones, to promote environmentally friendly practices through their products.
Nokia G22 Specifications
Specification | Details |
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Display | 6.5-inch HD+ IPS LCD |
Processor | MediaTek Helio G35 |
RAM | 3GB, 4GB |
Storage | 32GB, 64GB (expandable up to 512GB) |
Rear Camera | 13MP (primary), 2MP (depth), 2MP (macro) |
Front Camera | 5MP |
Battery | 5,000mAh |
Operating System | Android 11 |
Nokia G22: Design

The Nokia G22 comes in two colors: Meteor Grey and Lagoon Blue, which is the one we tried out. Even though the recycled plastic back has a nice shine, it is easy to get fingerprints on it. It also doesn’t look as nice as some other Nokia phones, like the C32 with its shiny glass back, but that’s the price you pay for being able to fix it.
At 195g, the phone isn’t the thinnest we have ever used, but it is pretty light. Still, it can be used with one hand and fits in bigger pockets. The phone comes with a clear case and has an IP52 rating, which means it can handle a light spray of water but won’t survive a dip in the pool (or toilet). You can buy this phone from its official website
Nokia G22: Display
The Nokia G22 has a Unison T606 engine, which has been used in only a few popular phones, like the Nokia G21 and the Samsung Galaxy A03. Even though it has eight cores like the big dogs, it is not a good CPU. It gets 1231 points in Geekbench 6 (1193 in Geekbench 5) and 421 points in 3Dmark’s Time Spy test, which isn’t very good. These are bad marks, and they are about 20% lower than rivals like the Xiaomi Poco M5s, which are also not very good. In some ways, scores aren’t that important for a phone like this.
Nokia G22: Cameras

The Nokia G22 has three cameras on the back, but it feels like a phone with only one camera. Wide-angle or zoom cameras would be useful improvements, but the G22 already has a 2MP macro camera and a 2MP depth camera. These are cheap filler cams that don’t really add all that much to the experience.
The Nokia depth camera is better than the other one. It means you can take pictures of anything, not just people, in Portrait mode. Portrait is when the background is fuzzy, like how a wide-aperture DSLR lens makes the background look.
Nokia G22: Battery life
The phone’s battery is also said to keep 80% of its charge after 800 charging cycles. That’s more than the 500 charging cycles Apple says, but I’d be surprised if HMD uses a better battery than Apple. “500” is probably just the default, conservative number that Apple has used on its help pages for years.
The Nokia G22 is also said to last for three days without being charged. It has a pretty average 5050mAh battery, so the only reasons it has a great battery life are because it has a low resolution and a weak motor.
Price and availability
When it first came out, the Nokia G22 cost £149.99. In the UK, Amazon and Argos still sell it for that price. But Nokia is selling it for £169.99 right now, and there is no way to rent it through its Circular monthly service. At the time this was written, it wasn’t sold in the US.
If you want to buy this phone because it can be fixed, you should also think about how much parts and tool kits cost. A new screen costs £44.99, a substitute battery costs £22.99, a back cover costs £22.99, and a charging port costs £18.99.
Final Words
The Nokia G22 is unquestionably a forward-thinking product. My two main reservations aside, it’s refreshing to read about a smartphone that, by prioritizing the customer’s right to repair, has a better chance of lasting longer than the industry-standard two years. However, in the future, we hope that Nokia’s premium phones share the same user-friendly design philosophy. We worry about the G22’s underpowered chipset.
Nokia G22 review: The good and The bad
The Good
- 128GB of fairly fast storage
- Affordable pricing
The Bad
- Repairs may still be too fiddly for some
FAQS
Nokia phones have a sleek Nordic look and the most recent Android features. They are cheap, effective, and part of a growing movement toward more eco-friendly ways of doing things.
By Deputy Editor Jacob Kastrenakes, who is in charge of tech and news coverage.