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Nokia G22

Avoid buyingValue Score 40/100
$140
Launched at £149/€179 in EU/UK; USD-equivalent shown. Limited US availability.
$179 at launch

How long will it last?

Our estimate

Supported until February 2026 · Buy-by February 2024

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2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20242026

Apple doesn't publish an end date, but iPhones have a consistent ~3-year update track record — on that basis the G22 should be supported until around February 2026. Buying it today still gets you about -0.3 years of safe use (Apple's written legal minimum is 5 years).

Source: HMD/Nokia's official policy · last verified 2026-06-13 · how we compute this

Our verdict

A budget Android phone built around easy self-repair and big battery life, headlining HMD's right-to-repair push.

Pros

  • QuickFix repairable design with affordable iFixit parts
  • Big 5050mAh battery for multi-day light use
  • Retains a 3.5mm headphone jack and microSD slot

Cons

  • Unisoc T606 is slow and lacks 5G
  • Only HD+ resolution on a 6.5-inch screen
  • Two OS upgrades is modest
Best for: Budget buyers who want to repair their own phoneBest for: Users needing long battery life and a headphone jackAvoid if: You want 5G connectivityAvoid if: You need responsive performance for gaming

Full specifications

Display

💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).

Screen6.5-inch IPS LCD, 1600x720 (HD+), 90Hz
Performance

💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.

ChipsetUnisoc T606
RAM4GB
Storage64GB / 128GB
Cameras

💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.

main50MP
front8MP
Battery & charging

💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.

Battery5,050 mAh
Charging20W wired
Build

💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.

Dimensions164.4 × 75.7 × 8.5 mm
Weight196 g
MaterialsGorilla Glass 3 front, recycled-plastic back
Water resistanceIP52
Software & connectivity

💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.

SoftwareAndroid 12 at launch
Connectivity4G LTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C, 3.5mm jack
Update policy~2 years of updates (our estimate from Nokia's track record — written minimum is 5 years)

Better-value alternatives

Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.

Frequently asked questions

Can I repair the Nokia G22 myself?

Yes. HMD partnered with iFixit to sell guides and genuine parts so you can replace the battery, screen, and charging port at home.

Does the Nokia G22 have 5G?

No, it is a 4G LTE phone powered by the Unisoc T606 chipset.

How long does the Nokia G22 receive updates?

It gets about two major Android upgrades and three years of security patches, ending support around early 2026.

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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-13.