HMD Global is making a big push for sustainability with its IFA 2022 announcements: its new devices are built using recycled materials, and the company is also launching a new circular subscription to extend the useful life of the devices and reduce the electronic waste generated. when people upgrade.
Nokia X30 5G
The latest model in the X series has a metal frame made from 100% recycled aluminum while the plastic back is made from 65% recycled material. The packaging is also made up of 94% recycled paper (all FSC certified). And of course, the charger is not included in the box, which makes it smaller and easier to carry.
The Nokia X30 5G itself offers a 6.43-inch AMOLED display, a change of course for HMD, which does not use AMOLED from the Nokia 9 PureView. It is an FHD + (20: 9) panel with 90 Hz refresh rate and typical brightness of 450 nits (700 nits peak). The display is guarded by Gorilla Glass Victus.
The rear camera also has Corning: Gorilla Glass DX + protection. It is faced with a 50 MP (1 / 1.57 “native pixels, 1.0 µm native pixels, 4-in-1 binning) main camera with OIS and a 13 MP ultra wide-angle camera (123 °, 1/3, 06 “). The selfie camera has a 16 MP sensor (1.0 µm native pixels, but also supports 4-in-1 binning).
The Nokia X30 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 695, not quite a powerhouse, but a very efficient 6nm chipset. Also, considering that HMD has used Snapdragon 480 chips for its 5G phones, this is still a solid upgrade. There are two configurations to choose from: 6/128 GB and 8/256 GB (UFS 2.2 memory).
The X30 enjoys what HMD calls the “3-3-3 promise”: 3 OS updates, 3 years of security patches and a 3 year extended warranty. The phone launches with Android 12, so it should live to see v15. Furthermore, all personal data is stored on servers located in Hamina, Finland, where they are subject to strict EU regulations. Speaking of security, an under-display fingerprint reader and face unlock are available.
The phone runs on a 4,200mAh battery that charges at 33W (USB-PD 3.0 PPS). The battery promises to retain most of its capacity after 800 cycles.
Nokia X30 5G
On the connectivity side there is USB-C 2.0, 5G (sub-6GHz) with dual nanoSIM (and one eSIM available), Wi-Fi 6 (ax), Bluetooth 5.1, NFC and an IR blaster. The body of the phone is IP67 rated for dust and water resistance.
The Nokia X30 5G will launch globally starting today with a base price of € 530 ($ 530 / ₹ 42,000). You can choose between Cloudy Blue or Ice White colors.
Nokia G60 5G
Yet another 5G-compatible G series model, this one also takes recycling seriously: 100% of the plastic back and 60% of the plastic frame are recycled. 5G is not the only way this model orients itself towards the X series, it also includes the “3-3-3” promise of 3 OS updates, 3 years of security patches, and a 3-year extended warranty. years.
The Nokia G60 5G is also powered by the Snapdragon 695 chipset, although the memory configurations are more modest: 4/64 GB, 4/128 GB and 6/128 GB (UFS 2.2). Those who need more storage can use the microSD slot.
This phone is bigger thanks to the 6.58 “FHD + display. This time it’s an LCD, but it has a higher refresh rate of 120Hz. However, it’s not that bright (400 nits typical, 500 nits peak) and it only gets the old Gorilla Glass 5. Also, the front camera (8 MP, 0.64 µm pixel, 4-in-1 binning) is in a notch rather than a punch hole.
The rear camera is also less capable. The main 50MP sensor is smaller (1 / 2.67 “, 0.64 µm pixel, 4-in-1 binning) and lacks OIS, the ultra-wide camera has a 5MP (1/5”) sensor . There is also a depth sensor here.
The battery is a bit larger at 4,500mAh (also rated for 800 cycles), but charges slower, reaching a maximum of 20W (USB-PD 3.0). In some markets this model will come with a 20W charger included.
Nokia G60 5G in ice gray and pure black
This 5G phone has a hybrid slot for two cards – you can have two nanoSIMs or one SIM + microSD. eSIM is still an option, so you can have both additional storage and a second phone line. There’s also USB-C 2.0, Wi-Fi 6 (ax), Bluetooth 5.1, and NFC. This phone is only IP52 rated, which means it can survive dripping water but not submersion like the X30.
The Nokia G60 5G will also launch in stores today at a starting price of € 320 ($ 320 / ₹ 25,500).
Circular
The circular subscription service is a new way to use select Nokia phones and tablets. You are incentivized to keep their devices longer through a series of eco-friendly rewards. However, if your device is broken or lost, a replacement will be provided quickly at no additional monthly cost.
After a few years of use, you can send the device back and HMD will take care of it: you can renew it and resell it or, if it is no longer marketable, you can donate it. If that is also not an option, it will recycle it.
The circular is launched first in the UK and Germany, check which devices are eligible for the service at Nokia.com/phones. A wider dissemination of the Circular is expected in the coming months.
Ben Wood of CCS Insight said so “Sustainability is important to customers when it comes to connected electronic devices. Research from CCS Insight shows that around half of consumers in major European markets believe that creating products that last longer is beneficial and good for the environment. HMD continues to encourage consumers to keep their device longer, and with Circular, it also means devices stay out of landfills. E-waste is a problem the entire industry faces and services like Circular are a positive step towards creating change. “
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