Nokia G42 specs, comparisons, faq, opinions

Nokia G42
  • Released 2023, June 28 193.8g, 8.6mm thickness Android 13 128GB storage, microSDXC
  • Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460) Adreno 619 Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (2x Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) About 280 USD
  • 6.56" 720x1612 pixels
  • 5MP 1080p
  • 4/6GB RAM Snapdragon 480+ 5G
  • 5000mAh Li-Po

Nokia G42 overview

Nokia G42 is a smartphone that runs on Android. It was released on 2023, June 28. Nokia G42 has 6.56 inch, IPS LCD, 90Hz, 450 nits (typ), 560 nits (peak), a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Nokia G42 uses Qualcomm SM4350-AC Snapdragon 480+ 5G (8 nm) chipset, Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460) CPU, Adreno 619 GPU. It supports 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G networks with Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (2x Nano-SIM, dual stand-by). Nokia G42 has 5MP Triple main camera, 8MP Single selfie camera. Nokia G42 uses Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable battery. The price of Nokia G42 is about 280 USD.

Score the key features of Nokia G42 compared to the other phones on the market:

  • CPU Cores: 95 / 100 points
  • Camera pixels: 100 / 100 points
  • Screen resolution: 44 / 100 points
  • Battery capacity: 97 / 100 points
  • Price: 33 / 100 points

Nokia G42 full specifications

NETWORK

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 13, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
5G bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Speed HSPA, LTE, 5G

LAUNCH

Announced 2023, June 28
Status Available

BODY

Dimensions 165 x 75.8 x 8.6 mm (6.50 x 2.98 x 0.34 in)
Weight 193.8 g (6.84 oz)
Build Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
SIM Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (2x Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
  Dust and splash resistant QuickFix user-reparable design

DISPLAY

Type IPS LCD, 90Hz, 450 nits (typ), 560 nits (peak)
Size 6.56 inches, 103.4 cm2 (~82.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3

PLATFORM

OS Android 13
Chipset Qualcomm SM4350-AC Snapdragon 480+ 5G (8 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460)
GPU Adreno 619

MEMORY

Card slot microSDXC
Internal 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
  UFS 2.1

MAIN CAMERA

Triple 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF 2 MP, (macro) 2 MP, (depth)
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 1080p@30fps

SELFIE CAMERA

Single 8 MP
Video Yes

SOUND

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes

COMMUNICATIONS

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
GPS GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC No
Radio FM radio
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

FEATURES

Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

BATTERY

Type Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging 20W wired, PD3.0, QC3

MISCELLANEOUS

Colors Gray, Purple
Price About 280 USD

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