Nokia G22
Specifications
Secondary Camera: 8 MPix f/2.0, Videos @1080p/30fps
Price comparison
Average of 18 scores (from 43 reviews)
Reviews for the Nokia G22
The manufacturer wants to become even more sustainable with the Nokia G22: сomponents made of recycled plastic and good repairability should help. You can find out how the mid-range phone performs in everyday use and which suggestions for improvement we have in the test.
Source: Tech Advisor
It’s great to see a major manufacturer produce a phone like the Nokia G22 that can be fixed it at home, encouraging customers to hold onto devices for longer. Not only does this phone save people money, but its also much better for the environment. However, the processor and short-term OS and security update promise on the G22 mean that no matter how many times you replace the battery or display, this phone will still slow down over time and not be supported past three years. It’d be great if Nokia brought this build style to some more premium and longer-supported handsets. The phone does benefit from decent battery life, and near stock Android for a very user-friendly OS – but there is no getting round the fact that budget phone rivals offer better displays and more powerful performance than the G22 for a similar price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/09/2024
Rating: Total score: 78%
Source: Expert Reviews
All in all, the Nokia G22 feels more like a G21 Plus than a full-blown evolution. The display, performance and battery life all get much-needed boosts, but otherwise there’s not a lot of advancement here. It’s solid enough for a £150 phone, but if you can push your budget a little further, your money is better spent on the Redmi Note 11, Moto G62 5G or Nokia G50. The one advantage that the G22 has over those models is repairability. It’s not bulletproof – the meagre OS updates kneecap the longevity potential – but the self-repairs are easy enough to do that it could keep the phone off the scrap heap for an extra year. If you can see yourself putting the effort in, the Nokia G22 has a better chance at a longer shelf life than other budget phones, even if it can’t match them in other areas.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/13/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tech Advisor
It’s great to see a major manufacturer produce a phone like the Nokia G22 that can be fixed it at home, encouraging customers to hold onto devices for longer. Not only does this phone save people money, but its also much better for the environment. However, the processor and short-term OS and security update promise on the G22 mean that no matter how many times you replace the battery or display, this phone will still slow down over time and not be supported past three years. It’d be great if Nokia brought this build style to some more premium and longer-supported handsets. The phone does benefit from decent battery life, and near stock Android for a very user-friendly OS – but there is no getting round the fact that budget phone rivals offer better displays and more powerful performance than the G22 for a similar price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/28/2023
Rating: Total score: 78%
Source: Expert Reviews
All in all, the Nokia G22 feels more like a G21 Plus than a full-blown evolution. The display, performance and battery life all get much-needed boosts, but otherwise there’s not a lot of advancement here. It’s solid enough for a £150 phone, but if you can push your budget a little further, your money is better spent on the Redmi Note 11, Moto G62 5G or Nokia G50. The one advantage that the G22 has over those models is repairability. It’s not bulletproof – the meagre OS updates kneecap the longevity potential – but the self-repairs are easy enough to do that it could keep the phone off the scrap heap for an extra year. If you can see yourself putting the effort in, the Nokia G22 has a better chance at a longer shelf life than other budget phones, even if it can’t match them in other areas.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/19/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Trusted Reviews
The Nokia G22 is the most approachable repairable phone I’ve used. It comes from a much bigger name than the Fairphone 4 or Terracube 2E, and is loads cheaper than either of those models too. Making repairability mainstream? Nothing wrong with that, even if I do think replacing the battery or screen would be beyond some people thanks to the fiddliness of the job. This repairability is derived by essentially weakening the phone’s construction. It’s now comparable to making your own PC — which may be easier than you think if that sounds intimidating. However, I won’t go out of my way to recommend the Nokia G22 to too many people as it feels pretty slow. If you’re going to use your phone a lot, you should get something nippier. And if you are not, by the time the battery ages enough to warrant a replacement, the software will be so out of date you should probably consider changing phones anyway.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/04/2023
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: OI Spice Tech News
There’s no denying that the company offers a low-end chipset with the Nokia G22. It might not be that great with the gaming and multitasking support. But still, it’s a pretty good rounded device if you consider the $200 price point. We understand that the company needs to cut corners and make the deal more appealing to the users. But it’s a tough choice if it won’t able to perform the heavy-duty tasks. If you are looking for a phone just calling and normal social media usage, then this device will be a decent choice. Still, it’s a value-for-money deal at the current price point, and if you are getting a discounted deal, it would be even great. However, we would also recommend checking Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 SE as a cost-efficient option.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/31/2023
Source: The Guardian
The Nokia G22 is a low-end Android smartphone that sets itself apart from the crowd in two ways. It has a very long three-day battery life and an easier-to-repair design that makes DIY fixes a realistic proposition. You won’t need specialised heating and prying tools as the back unclips without glue and components can be unscrewed. You will need some more general tools and a screen fix is still a fairly laborious affair, but it can be done with enough patience after iFixit’s thorough guides. A battery swap is a lot easier, and you can get these components to do fixes at home, which is the first hurdle in any repair. Hopefully this is the start of a positive trend. Otherwise the G22 is a fairly cheap phone. It is pretty slow, the camera is nothing to write home about, it runs Android 12 not the latest 13, and the 90Hz screen is OK but a long way from great. It is good to see a microSD card slot for adding more memory and a headphone socket. But one of the big downsides is a short support life of just three years. No matter how many times you can repair the phone, once it is no longer getting security updates it should not be used.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/13/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: OI Spice Tech News
The Nokia G22 smartphone was announced in February 2023 and the expected price of this phone is $191 (Rs 15,690 in India) approx. It brings a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display panel with a 90Hz refresh rate and 500 nits brightness rating. The display has also protected by corning gorilla glass 3 protection and Splash and dust resistance. Besides this, it includes an 8MP selfie camera and for the backside, the phone provides a triple-camera setup including a 50MP primary camera, a 2MP macro, and a 2MP depth lens. With this setup, you can record videos at 1080p resolution. The Nokia G22 smartphone is available in 4GB RAM with 64GB/128GB internal storage variants, while a shared card slot is also present. The phone equips a Li-Po 5050 mAh battery with 20W fast charging support. It is available in Lagoon Blue, and Meteor Gray color options. The smartphone is powered by a 12nm Unisoc T606 chipset and goes up to a 2×1.6GHz clocking speed. The Nokia G22 runs on the Android 12 OS with clean UI support.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/10/2023
Source: Android Authority
The Nokia G22 starts at £149.99/€179 (~$189) and will be available from March in Meteor Grey or Lagoon Blue color options. When it comes time to make a repair, iFixit will be selling a Fit Kit for just £5, as well as batteries for £22.99, displays for £44.99, and charging ports for £18.99. The last person I know to have their phone screen replaced paid £120 to take it into a shop for a same-day repair, so it’s clear you’ll be able to save a decent amount by doing this yourself. Unfortunately, the Nokia G22 won’t be available in the US, though iFixit does sell its fix kits in North America if you’re tempted to go the DIY route. The company also partners with Samsung for a Self-Repair service for selected Galaxy products.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/25/2023
Source: Expert Reviews
From what I can tell this early on, the Nokia G22 is certainly a step in the right direction. My two reservations aside, it’s refreshing to write about a smartphone that puts the right to repair front and centre, potentially prolonging its lifespan beyond the typical two-year upgrade cycle. Moving forward, however, I would like to see Nokia incorporate this same consumer-friendly approach in its more premium handsets. The G22’s weak chipset is cause for concern, and while I appreciate Nokia’s commitment to keep costs as low as possible, it would be interesting to find out whether consumers at the higher end of the pricing scale might want these same repairability features in future releases.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/25/2023
Source: Trusted Reviews
Nokia should be applauded for its approach to repairability with cheap replacement parts, easily removed components and a partnership with iFixIt for guides, and it’s something that I’d love to see on more smartphones. That’s paired with a three-year warranty and two OS upgrades, helping users keep the phone for even longer – not bad for a sub-£150 smartphone. Elsewhere, the 50MP camera is a nice touch, and the three-day battery life sounds promising, but I’ll reserve my final thoughts for the full review.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/25/2023
Source: Tech Spurt
Reviewing the Nokia G22, a budget Android smartphone built to last - with the ability to fix its screen, battery and other bits with simple tools and a guide. This full Nokia G22 tour runs through the specs and features, tests the camera tech - and Chris even shows how to replace the battery, without maiming himself. Here in the UK, this phone will cost £149 and release on March 8. You can order replacement parts from IFixit, such as a screen (£45) or battery (£23). The Nokia G22 serves up some decent specs for that budget price, including a 50MP camera that's fine in good light, although does struggle otherwise. You have a 6.5-inch HD IPS screen protected by Gorilla Glass 3, plus IP52 splash resistance. However, although you get excellent battery life, the Nokia G22 does have limited performance thanks to the basic Unisoc chipset. It's also old Android 12, with a couple of OS upgrades - here's hoping Android 13 arrives soon. So are you tempted by the Nokia G22? The QuickFix design, extended three year warranty and low price are certainly enticing if you want something to hold onto for a while. As long as the performance doesn't suffer more over time, that is.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/25/2023
Source: Pocket Lint
The Nokia G22's appeal mostly comes from the idea of easy repairability - and having witnessed this phone being cracked open for a battery change, it looks like that's going to be something that's easy to do. It's perhaps strange then that the software side doesn't match this idea of having your device last as long as possible. As an affordable smartphone, the hardware is fitting to the price, although with discounts and sales you might find some deals on devices drifting towards this price. We've not had a chance to fully test the performance, but first impressions suggest that it's going to be a typical Android experience at this price point.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/25/2023
Foreign Reviews
Source: Gamestar DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/04/2024
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Tech Stage DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/04/2023
Source: Basic Tutorials DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/18/2023
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 90% performance: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
Source: Android User DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/14/2023
Source: Computerbild DE→EN
Positive: You can repair it by yourself. Negative: Poor display; weak processor; mediocre cameras.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/05/2023
Source: Mister Gadget IT→EN
Positive: This phone can be repaired by user; large memory. Negative: Poor cameras.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/30/2023
Source: Techprincess IT IT→EN
Positive: Include iFixit tool; good price; long battery life. Negative: Average performance; poor display.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/18/2023
Source: Clubic FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/07/2023
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 50% display: 60% mobility: 100% workmanship: 80%
Source: Les Numeriques FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/10/2023
Rating: Total score: 60% performance: 60% display: 60% mobility: 100% workmanship: 40% ergonomy: 40%
Source: Charles Tech FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/31/2023
Rating: Total score: 73% price: 80% performance: 60% display: 70% mobility: 90%
Source: Geex X-kom PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/31/2023
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Techno Senior PL→EN
Positive: Elegant design; long battery life; headphone jack; USB-C; NFC. Negative: Weak processor; plastic case; poor display; slow 20W charging; mediocre speakers; no charger included; relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/07/2023
Source: GSM Online PL→EN
Positive: Good price; large ROM. Negative: Poor display; average performance; mediocre cameras; short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/28/2023
Source: DGL.ru RU→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/19/2024
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: ITC UA RU→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/23/2023
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: DGL.ru RU→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/17/2023
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: MobilArena HU HU→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/09/2023
Rating: price: 50% display: 50% mobility: 90% workmanship: 70%
Source: Viettelstore VN→EN
Positive: Big screen; beautiful display; long battery life; high performance; impressive cameras; waterproof and dust avoiding.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/23/2023
Source: FPT shop VN→EN
Positive: Beautiful display; very long battery life; nice performance; decent cameras; waterproof IP52.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/22/2023
Source: Viettelstore VN→EN
Positive: Simple design; big screen; nice display; decent performance; long battery life; great cameras.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/10/2023
Source: Viettelstore VN→EN
Positive: Elegant design; long battery life; decent cameras.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/29/2023
Source: Cell Phones VN→EN
Positive: Big screen; long battery life; decent hardware; nice gaming performance; very good price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/24/2023
Source: Viettelstore VN→EN
Positive: Elegant design; big screen; decent performance; long battery life; nice cameras.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/23/2023
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN
Positive: Decent processor; nice gaming performance; high autonomy; attractive price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/12/2023
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN
Positive: Beautiful design; decent processor; nice performance; good display; long battery life; low price.
Hands-On, online available, Long, Date: 04/07/2023
Source: Cell Phones VN→EN
Positive: Impressive design; great built quality; big screen; nice performance; good price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/28/2023
Source: Viettelstore VN→EN
Positive: Elegant design; great cameras; decent performance; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/27/2023
Source: Viettelstore VN→EN
Positive: Beautiful design; big screen; decent hardware; large battery capacity; quick charging; good cameras.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/09/2023
Source: Mobil.se SV→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/13/2023
Rating: Total score: 64% display: 60%
Source: Arena IT →EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/04/2023
Rating: Total score: 62% price: 80% performance: 80% features: 40% mobility: 80% workmanship: 60%
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ARM Mali-G57 MP1: Integrated mid range graphics card with 1 clusters. Based on the Valhall architecture.
Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
T606: Entry level octa core SoC with two fast ARM Cortex A75 cores at up to 1.6 GHz and six power efficient ARM Cortex A55 cores at up to 1.6 GHz. The SoC furthermore includes a LTE modem (TDD-LTE, FDD-LTE, TDSCDMA, WCDMA, CDMA, GSM), an ARM Mali G52MP2 GPU and a tri core ISP. The chip is manufactured at TSMC in 12nm FinFET.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
6.52":
It is a small display format for smartphones. You shouldn't be severely defective in vision, and you won't see much detail on the screen and only have a small resolution available. For that, the device should be small and handy, easy to transport.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Nokia: Nokia is a Finnish company founded in 1865 and headquartered in Finland. The company is known for its telecommunications equipment and cell phones. Nokia was one of the leading manufacturers of cell phones in the 1990s and has expanded its business into networking and technology solutions in recent years.
In 2011, Nokia partnered with Microsoft on Windows-based cell phones and sold the entire cell phone division to Microsoft in 2014, which limited the Nokia brand name to basic cell phones. In 2016, Finnish electronics manufacturer HMD Global entered into a licensing agreement with Nokia, bought the remaining Nokia name rights from Microsoft Mobile, and since 2017 has exclusively offered Nokia cell phones worldwide, which are based on Android, among other things, and are produced by Foxconn.
72.71%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.
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