Nokia G42 5G vs iQOO Z9x 5G
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Beebom Score
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.56", IPS LCD, 90 Hz | 6.72", Full HD+ IPS LCD, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+2MP+2MP/8MP | 50MP+2MP/8MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | ||
| Display | 6.56", IPS LCD, 90 Hz | 6.72", Full HD+ IPS LCD, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+2MP+2MP/8MP | 50MP+2MP/8MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Software | Battery, Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Software | Battery, Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | So Pink, So Grey, So Purple | Tornado Green, Storm Grey | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 11, 2023 | May 16, 2024 | ||
| Availability | October 18, 2023 | May 21, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹16,999 | ₹12,999 | ||
| Colors | So Pink, So Grey, So Purple | Tornado Green, Storm Grey | ||
| Launch | September 11, 2023 | May 16, 2024 | ||
| Availability | October 18, 2023 | May 21, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹16,999 | ₹12,999 |
Display
Winner:iQOO Z9x 5G
| Type | IPS LCD | Full HD+ IPS LCD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.56 inches | 6.72 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1612 pixels | 2408 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 269 ppi | 393 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 560 nits | 1000 nits | ||
| Type | IPS LCD | Full HD+ IPS LCD | ||
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.56 inches | 6.72 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1612 pixels | 2408 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 269 ppi | 393 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 560 nits | 1000 nits |
Body
Winner:iQOO Z9x 5G
| Weight | 193.8 grams | 199 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | No Protection | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP52 (dust and splash resistant) | IP64 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Mono Speaker | ||
| Weight | 193.8 grams | 199 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | No Protection | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP52 (dust and splash resistant) | IP64 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Mono Speaker |
Processor
Winner:iQOO Z9x 5G
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 710 | ||
| Software Name | Nokia Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Nokia Android | Funtouch 14 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 | 2 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 710 | ||
| Software Name | Nokia Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Nokia Android | Funtouch 14 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 | 2 |
Main Camera
Winner:iQOO Z9x 5G
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Macro | Depth | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Depth | |||
| Features | LED Flash, HDR, Panorama | HDR, Panorama, LED Flash | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | EIS | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Macro | Depth | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Depth | |||
| Features | LED Flash, HDR, Panorama | HDR, Panorama, LED Flash | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | EIS | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Nokia G42 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Video | 1080@30fps | 1080p@30fps | ||
| Features | Face Unlock | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Video | 1080@30fps | 1080p@30fps | ||
| Features | Face Unlock |
Battery
Winner:iQOO Z9x 5G
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Charging Speed | 20 w | 44 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | No | No | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Charging Speed | 20 w | 44 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
Memory
Winner:iQOO Z9x 5G
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Single Nano SIM or Dual SIM (2x nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Single Nano SIM or Dual SIM (2x nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:Tie
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.1 | ||
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1), Beidou (B1C + B1l), AGPS | ||
| NFC | No | No | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/5 | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.1 | ||
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1), Beidou (B1C + B1l), AGPS | ||
| NFC | No | No | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope |
