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Price: £169 from fave.co/3VVVELO
Nokia has a range of budget smartphones to choose from. However, the G22 has a very unique selling point above others in the range – and in the market more generally. The G22's build is designed with repairability in mind, meaning that you should be able to replace the battery, display and other parts at home, without the need to go to a specialist shop.
In theory, this should save both time and money – plus, it's in-keeping with HMD Global's promise (as the current maker of Nokia-branded phones) to be friendlier to the environment with its products. But how does this budget buy perform? Here's got everything you need to know.
DESIGN
The Nokia G22 comes in a choice of two colours: Meteor Grey and Lagoon Blue, the version I tested. While the recycled plastic back has a nice shine to it, it is prone to easily picking up fingerprints. It also isn't as premium looking as some other Nokia phones like the C32 with its glossy glass back, but that is the trade-off for a repairable build.
The phone is lightweight at 195g, though it isn't thephone has an IP52 rating, so it is protected against some light water spray but it won't survive a dunk in the pool (or toilet). There is a side-mounted power button with a fingerprint sensor integrated, which I found to work quite consistently. If you prefer, you can just rely on face recognition, or a trusty old passcode.
