Nokia is back with a brand new phone that fixes Android’s biggest problem

If you’re constantly smashing the screen on your smartphone or hate it when the battery begins to degrade after years of charging then Nokia may have the solution. The famous Finnish phone firm, which is now owned by HMD Global, has just announced the launch of a new device called G42 5G and it’s fully fixable from the comfort of your own sofa.

In fact, Nokia is promising that owners will be able to repair the screen, switch out the battery and replace the charging port without any expert help with parts starting from just £18.99.

Some repairs made at official phone stores can cost hundreds of pounds so this new device could save a lot of money for anyone a little prone to accidents.

Along with that repairability, the G42 5G gets a triple-lens rear camera, 6.5-inch display, a speedy Qualcomm processor and a fingerprint scanner for fast access to files and the home screen.

Nokia also says owners will get a three-day battery life and full access to 5G data speeds plus there’s a guaranteed three years of software updates to make sure the device keeps pace with the latest features.

It’s available in a striking purple colour and costs £199 which puts it at the very affordable end of the market.

Speaking about the release Lars Silberbauer, CMO of HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones said: “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.”

This isn’t the only repairable phone on the market with Nokia launching its G22 early this year which can also be mended on the kitchen table.

Samsung has also recently announced that it is now selling kits for some of its devices – including the Galaxy S20, S21 and S22 series – as well which means owners can do DIY repairs from home.

“Samsung is working to extend the lifecycle of our devices to encourage users to experience the optimised performance of their Galaxy device for as long as possible,” said TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “We are committed to scaling access to our Self-Repair program around the world while improving the repairability of our products.”