Nokia G310 5G With QuickFix Repairability Launched: Affordable Smartphone With User-Replaceable Battery

The Nokia G310 5G is one of the first 5G-enabled smartphones that have a user-replaceable battery. It is an affordable Android mobile phone with DIY repair-friendly hardware.

Nokia appears to have embraced the EU's recommendations that aim to reduce e-waste and ensure smartphones have a much longer useable life. Not only does the Nokia G310 5G have a USB Type-C charging port, but it is also built on the principles of "QuickFix Repairability". Let's look at the specifications, features, price, launch, and availability of the latest budget Android smartphone from Nokia.

What Is HMD's QuickFix Repairability Design Formula For Nokia Smartphones?

HMD Global has introduced the Nokia G310 5G, an affordable 5G-enabled Android smartphone that will remind mobile phone users of simpler times. The Nokia G310 5G is inspired by Nokia G42 5G, but only superficially.

Nokia claims the Nokia G310 5G's "Nordic design and enhanced durability withstands all of life's bumps, and promises up to three days of battery life on a single charge".
Nokia has encased the Nokia G310 5G in an aluminum chassis. The Nokia smartphone's display is protected by a layer of tough Gorilla Glass 3.

The highlight of the Nokia G310 5G is undoubtedly its QuickFix design. HMD is promising to make self-repairs even easier. The company is offering easy-to-follow repair guides and genuine spare parts from a single source.

Commenting on the launch, Cristian Capelli, VP of Americas at HMD Global, said:

"We're proud to bring two new devices to market that will make everyday life easier, more efficient, and more affordable for our customers. These devices come at a time when consumers expect more enhanced smartphone capabilities at more affordable prices, and the Nokia G310 5G and the Nokia C210 deliver."

Nokia G310 5G Specifications, Features, Price, And Availability

The Nokia G310 5G features a 6.56-inch HD+ LCD screen with a 20:9 aspect ratio and 720 x 1612 pixels resolution. The 720p screen has a 90Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 450 nits, but can go up to 560 nits with the "brightness boost" feature activated.

Nokia has embedded the entry-level 8nm octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ SoC, which is paired with Adreno 619 GPU, 4GB RAM, and 128GB storage. Buyers can insert a microSD card of up to 1TB capacity to expand onboard storage.

The Nokia G310 5G features a triple rear camera setup, comprising a 50 MP camera with f/1.8 aperture, 2 MP Depth, and a 2 MP Macro camera with f/2.4 aperture. There's an 8MP front-facing camera for selfies, video calls, and face unlock. There's a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for biometric authentication as well.

Nokia has embedded a 5000mAh battery inside the Nokia G310 5G, which supports 20W wired fast charging. The Nokia smartphone runs Android 13 and has secured an IP52 rating for dust and water resistance.

The Nokia G310 5G weighs 194 grams, and some of the notable connectivity features include 5G SA / NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, GLONASS, and BeiDou.

Nokia G310 5G Launch, Price, And Availability

The Nokia G310 5G is a budget-friendly 5G-enabled Android smartphone. HMD has launched Nokia smartphone in the US.

HMD is offering the Nokia G310 5G online. However, it appears the affordable Nokia Android smartphone is tied to T-Mobile, a popular telecom service provider in the US.

The Nokia G310 5G is priced at USD 186 (approx. ₹15,490). As Nokia smartphones are available in India, it is possible that HMD could launch the G310 5G in the country.