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Nokia G42

Nokia G42

Brand: NOKIA
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.56" Inch
  • Camera: 50MP (1080p)
  • RAM: 4-8GB RAM
  • Processor: Snapdragon 480+ 5G
  • Battery: 5000mAh
  • Launch Date: 2023, June 28
  • Storage: 128GB/256GB storage, microSDXC
  • OS: Android 13, up to Android 14
  • Body: 193.8g, 8.6mm thickness

Specs

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. Released 2023, June 28

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 · Nano-SIM
· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
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, upgradable to Android 14
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, 256GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera

Primary Camera 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF
Second Camera 2 MP (macro)
Auxiliary lens
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 8 MP
Video Yes

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC Yes (market/region dependent)
Radio FM radio
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features

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

Battery

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

Misc

Colors Gray, Purple, Red
Price $ 545.00 / £ 199.00

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

7.3
  • Design 8 / 10
  • Display 6 / 10
  • Camera 7 / 10
  • Auto Focus 7 / 10
  • Image Quality 7 / 10
  • Performance 7 / 10
  • Features 8 / 10
  • Connectivity 8 / 10
  • Call Quality 8 / 10
  • Multimedia 6 / 10
  • Usability 8 / 10
  • Video Quality 6 / 10
  • Battery 9 / 10

PROS

  1. User-repairable design: Supports self-repair of screen, battery, and port via iFixit partnership.
  2. 5G Connectivity: Equipped with Snapdragon 480+ 5G chipset for fast networking.
  3. Long Battery Life: Features a 5,000mAh battery that can last up to 2–3 days.
  4. Stock Android: Ships with a clean Android 13 interface, free from excessive bloatware.
  5. Software Support: Promises 2 years of OS upgrades and 3 years of security updates.
  6. Good Main Camera: 50MP main sensor captures solid photos in daylight.
  7. 90Hz Refresh Rate: Provides smoother scrolling on the display.
  8. 3.5mm Headphone Jack: Retains the classic audio jack for wired headphones.
  9. Expandable Storage: Supports microSD cards up to 1TB.
  10. Sturdy Build: Offers a durable, stylish plastic back with Gorilla Glass 3.

CONS

  1. Low-Resolution Display: Only features an HD+ (720p) resolution, not Full HD.
  2. Slow Charging Speed: 20W charging takes nearly 2 hours to charge, which is slow for 2023–2024 standards.
  3. Below-Average Selfie Camera: The 8MP front camera produces below-average, washed-out images.
  4. Weak Macro Sensor: The 2MP macro sensor is mostly ineffective.
  5. Average Low-Light Performance: Night mode is decent but fails to capture high detail in very dark conditions.
  6. No Ultra-Wide Camera: Lacks an ultra-wide sensor, which is common in this price range.
  7. Average Performance: Snapdragon 480+ is not powerful enough for heavy or high-end graphic-intensive gaming.
  8. Missing Compass Sensor: Lacks an e-compass, which can make navigation difficult.
  9. Slippery Back Panel: The phone can be slippery, making a cover necessary.
  10. Screen Protector: No screen protector is pre-installed on the display.

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