HIGHLIGHTS

* Nokia has launched three new smartphones globally – Nokia C22, Nokia C32 and Nokia G22.
* The Nokia C22 has a strong suite in its build quality and the C32 has the most advanced imaging system .
* The Nokia G22 on the other hand is highly repairable and can be fixed using iFixit tools .
* Nokia has launched the smartphones in the budget and mid-range categories.
* Nokia had previously launched Nokia X30 in India.

HMD Global-owned Nokia has launched three new smartphones at the MWC 2023 in Barcelona.

The Nokia G22, Nokia C32 and Nokia C22 smartphones have been launched with up to three days’ battery life and better imaging qualities.

The Nokia G22 also happens to be a highly repairable device according to the company while the Nokia C32 has the best imaging system on a C-series Nokia device to date. The company is boasting of the Nokia C22 smartphone’s durability. Let’s take A look at them .

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.

Nokia G22, C22 and C32: Price,Availability & Colours

The Nokia G22 has been launched in two colour options, Meteor Grey and Lagoon Blue, with two memory and storage options: 4/64GB and 4/128GB.

The global average recommended retail price (RRP) for this device is 179 Euros, which is approximately 15,307.21 Indian Rupees. 
If you need to replace parts or repair your Nokia G22, you can purchase an at-home Fit Kit for 5 Euros (approximately 428.91 Indian Rupees) from iFixit.com.

Replacement parts are also available from iFixit.com at a global average price of 49.95 Euros (approximately 4,284.95 Indian Rupees) for the screen, 24.95 Euros (approximately 2,141.98 Indian Rupees) for the battery, and 19.95 Euros (approximately 1,714.63 Indian Rupees) for the charging port.

The Nokia C32 is available in three colors: Charcoal, Autumn Green, and Beach Pink, with two memory and storage options: 3/64GB and 4/128GB.

The global average RRP for this device is 139 Euros, which is approximately 11,931.95 Indian Rupees. You should check with your local seller to confirm availability.

The Nokia C22 is available in two colors: Midnight Black and Sand, with two memory and storage options: 2/64GB and 3/64 GB. The global average RRP for this device is 129 Euros, which is approximately 11,065.60 Indian Rupees.

You should check with your local seller to confirm availability.

To charge your devices, you can pair them with the new Nokia 65W Dual Port Wall Charger, which is compatible with any USB-C cable.

It provides faster charging and has a case made from 70 per cent recycled materials. You can purchase it from Nokia.com for 49.99 Euros, which is approximately 4,292.38 Indian Rupees.

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, 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-camera focused phone

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 most durable Phone

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

Nokia G22, C32, C22 specifications

The Nokia C22 aims to be a highly durable product thanks to IP52 splash and dust protection, toughened 2.5D display glass, and rigid metal chassis housed within a polycarbonate unibody design. The device is powered by a Unisoc 9863A1 processor and is paired with up to 3GB of RAM and 64GB storage, which is further expandable up to 256GB. The device draws juice from a 5,000mAh battery with a claimed three-day battery, and supports 10W charging. The device sports a 6.5-inch HD+ display, a 13MP dual camera and an 8MP front camera. The device supports 4G LTE, gets a fingerprint sensor and runs on Android 13 (Go Edition).

The Nokia C32 has its 50MP main camera as the highlight and Nokia claims that it delivers the best imaging experience amongst its C series offerings. The main sensor is accompanied by a 2MP macro camera and an 8MP front shooter. The device gets up to 4GB of RAM as an option. The rest of the device remains fairly similar to the Nokia C22 mentioned above.
The Nokia G22 gets a Unisoc T606 SoC and is paired with up to 6GB and up to 128GB of internal storage. The Nokia G22 sports a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a 90Hz high refresh rate and Corning Gorilla. The device gets a triple camera system with 50MP main camera, a 2MP depth camera and a 2MP macro camera. The device according to Nokia is highly repairable and has partnered with iFixit to roll out manuals and parts that get damaged most often. The Nokia G22 gets a fingerprint sensor, a 5,050mAh battery with 20W charging, and Android 12.

Faq’s on Nokia C22, Nokia C32 & Nokia G22

1)What is Pricing, availability and accessories of Nokia G22, Nokia C22& Nokia C32?

* 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.

2)What are the key features of Nokia G22?

Ans) Nokia’s G22 features an optimization assistant known as Auto Cleanup. This function clears phone deceleration items such as too much stored cache to keep apps opening and running swiftly. The memory extension feature will turn any unused storage space into at least 2GB of RAM to help you multitask without slowing down the device. The G22 will be offered in Meteor Grey and Lagoon Blue with a 4/64GB (RAM/internal storage) option and a 4/128GB option. The G22 can be purchased beginning on March 8 starting at £149.99.

3)What is Nokia C32 know for ?

Ans) The Nokia C32 is said to provide the highest image quality of any phone in the brand’s C-series.
The device begins by offering a 6.5-inch HD+ display.
The display’s glass has been toughened with an IP52 rating for its strength and premium feel.
On the back, the C32’s dual camera array contains a 50MP main shooter and a 2MP macro lens.
On the front, there is an 8MP selfie camera. Nokia details that its main shooter and front-facing selfie camera utilize a powerful imaging algorithm to unearth the most out of the hardware.
The device’s Night mode can snap impressive photos in various lighting conditions.
On the inside, the C32 contains a 5,000mAh battery, with 10W charging, which utilizes AI-powered battery solutions to keep you going without ever worrying about how much power is left.
Additionally, the device will feature Android 13 right out of the box.
Users can pick from the Charcoal, Autumn Green, and Beach Pink colorways for the C32. The device will be featured in RAM/internal storage options of 2/64GB and 3/64GB during its Spring launch. The Nokia C32 will start at £129.99.

4)What is Nokia C22 best known features ?

And) The Nokia C22 may be the toughest of the bunch with its strong polycarbonate unibody design. Consumers will find that the C22 offers a 6.5-inch HD+ display with hardened 2.5D glass. An IP52 rating on its screen offers protection against dust and spills. The device’s dual camera array features a 13MP main shooter and a 2MP macro lens. The front-facing selfie camera comes in at 8MP. Nokia is confident that both its main shooter and front-facing camera will perform well with their powerful Night and Portrait modes.

Tucked away inside will be the 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging with streamlined software to ensure users can get the most time out of the device before plugging it in. The Nokia C22 offers the slimmed-down Android 13 Go Edition of the larger version the C32 provides.
What is the same as the C32 is the Auto Cleanup feature and memory extension function for added RAM.
Although, the Nokia C22 does have support for up to 256GB MicroSD card. Consumers will have two choices when it comes to its RAM/internal storage options: 2/64GB and 3/64GB. Choice continues into its colorways as the C22 will be offered in Sand and Midnight Black.
During the device’s Spring launch, it will begin at £109.99.

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