Here we have the Nokia G42 5G handset that brings with it the ability to be repaired by the user using official parts and kits available from iFixit. Priced at £199 in the UK (~$255) for the 6/128GB variant, the Nokia G42 5G is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 480 Plus chipset and packs in a 90Hz display, 5,000mAh battery, and a trio of rear cameras.
The 6.56-inch LCD display has HD+ (720 x 1612) resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, as well as upto 560 nits peak brightness. There's Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection for the panel to help ward off damage from bumps and knocks.
The 50MP main sensor is accompanied by a pair of 2MP sensors for depth and macro photography, while the front facing camera has 8-megapixels.
A 5,000mAh battery keeps the lights on for upto 3 days with support for 20W fast-charging and the phone itself sports IP52 protection. Face Unlock is present, as is a fingerprint sensor that is located on the side of the handset. You'll also find the increasingly rare 3.5mm audio jack and MicroSD card support included on the Nokia G42 5G. Nokia promises 3 years of monthly security patches along with 2 OS upgrades, with the G42 5G shipping with Android 13.
Replacement parts available include displays, charging ports, and batteries with prices starting from £18.99 (~$24) at iFixit.
You can pick up the new Nokia G43 5G for £199 in the rather fetching ‘So Purple' colorway with grey and pink options coming soon.
