It’s time to cue the nostalgia because Nokia has unveiled its latest phone release – a $449 smartphone reminiscent of the early 2000s flip phones that were (and still are) equal parts iconic AND economic.
The new launch comes mere months since the brand unveiled a new range of fashionable flip phones.
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The brand new Nokia G42 5G is priced at only $449 and is the telecommunications industry’s first smartphone at this price point to feature QuickFix repairability.
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This means that any bent charging ports, cracked screens, and even batteries can be easily replaced for a fraction of the cost thanks to a partnership with iFixit.
What’s more, if you need to swap out any parts to your phone, you’ll be able to purchase them at an affordable rate with ease.
According to Nokia, despite being at a lower price point, the smartphone still offers a 50MP camera and comes with three years of security updates, two years of OS upgrades, and an industry-leading three-year warranty.
It also comes with an impressive three-day battery life and is made with 65% recycled products – a yes for you and the environment!
Chief Marketing Officer of HMD Global (the home of Nokia phones) Lars Silberbauer said that the colour choices of ‘Digital Lavender’ and ‘Pink Differently’ were very deliberate.
“It’s safe to say Purple is having a moment this year. Not only does the Nokia G42 5G look great, it’s also a continuation of our repairability journey which is now a fundamental part of the way we design smartphones.”
“The new So Pink Nokia G42 5G ticks all the boxes. It does good and looks good. Why should repairable be dull?” he added.
Brenden Folitarik, HMD Global’s Country Manager for Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands shared this excitement: “We are excited to bring the repairable Nokia G42 5G to the Australian market,” he said in the official press release for the product.
“In our So Pink colourway, we have proven that you can be fashionable and 5G connected without the heavy price tag of either an expensive smartphone or repair,” he continued.
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