The so-called ‘right to repair’ movement, which aims to address planned obsolescence, has been with us for a long time. And yet there is still work to be doneHe supported repairability initiatives that translated into changes in the way electronic device manufacturers are managed.

There are companies born with the ‘right to repair’ in mind, such as Fairphone, which currently has the Fairphone 5 on the market, and others trying to embrace it. Nokia is one of them. The Finnish company’s catalog includes the Nokia G42 5G, a device that will allow us to switch from the screen to the USB-C port.

An economical device and above all user-repairable

Nokia G42 5G comes with a 6.56-inch IPS display with 90 Hz refresh rate and has Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ SoC internally. 6GB RAM. If we talk about storage, we have 128 GB of internal space which can be expanded using MicroSD card.

On the back of the mobile phone, there is a photo module consisting of a 50 MP main sensor, a 2 MP depth sensor and a 2 MP macro sensor. The front camera is 8 MP. Here we also find a 5.00 mAh battery with up to 20 W charging power and Android 13 with two years of updates.

This is not the first time that the brand, which once knew how to be a market leader, has taken a decisive step in this regard. towards repairability. Last year’s Nokia G22 kicked off this effort. Now we understand that this is no exception. Nokia G42 5G once again makes a point where the beneficiaries are mobile users.

Nokia has partnered with iFixit so phone owners can access replacement guides, tools, and spare parts. That is, everything that is needed to perform certain repair work. Of course, we cannot replace all components, but we can replace the battery, back cover, USB-C port and display.

For example, if we wanted to replace the device’s screen through this program, we would find ourselves faced with two options: simply purchasing the component $49.99 and use our tools or purchase the kit for $54.99, which includes everything needed for the procedure. In both cases the screen is original from Nokia.

The price of replacing the battery, a component that inevitably breaks down over time, is $24.99 for the first option and $29.99 for the second option. We are also talking about the original battery from the manufacturer. And full instructions for making the change are available on the iFixit website.

Since this possibility is on the table, it is up to the user to decide whether to carry out the repair himself or in a workshop. Strictly parameters as below skills, time and cost of each. In any case, it is an available option that some may benefit from.

At the repairability level, let’s remember, studies are being carried out on the repairability index. France has been a pioneer in the implementation of this system and Spain aims to be the second country to implement it. Although it is not yet available on Spanish soil, we can confirm the Nokia G42 5G’s listing in French stores.

If we focus on this situation, the mobile phone has received 8.1 points. As we can see, there is still work to be done to reach the maximum level. repairability score. In the same price range, for example, we see the Honor 90 Lite with 7.8 points and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 with 7.5 points.

Nokia G42 5G is offered for sale in the Spanish market at a price of 249.99 Euros with its version with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage.

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