Nokia G42 5G vs iQOO Z9x 5G
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.56", IPS LCD, 90Hz | 6.72", IPS LCD, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+2MP+2MP/8MP (Front) | 50MP+2MP/8MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 20W | 6000mAh, 44W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | ||
| Display | 6.56", IPS LCD, 90Hz | 6.72", IPS LCD, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+2MP+2MP/8MP (Front) | 50MP+2MP/8MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 20W | 6000mAh, 44W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Pocket friendly | Overall Best Pick | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Pocket friendly | Overall Best Pick |
General
| Colors | So Purple, So Pink, So Grey | Tornado Green, Storm Grey | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 11, 2023 | May 16, 2024 | ||
| Availability | September 15, 2023 | May 21, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹16,999 | ₹12,999 | ||
| Colors | So Purple, So Pink, So Grey | Tornado Green, Storm Grey | ||
| Launch | September 11, 2023 | May 16, 2024 | ||
| Availability | September 15, 2023 | May 21, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹16,999 | ₹12,999 |
Display
Winner:iQOO Z9x 5G
| Type | IPS LCD | 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 | 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 | - | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |||
| 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 | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 193.8 grams | 199 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | - | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |||
| 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 | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:iQOO Z9x 5G
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 480 Plus | Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 710 | ||
| Software Name | Nokia Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Nokia Android | iQOO Funtouch | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 2 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 480 Plus | Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 710 | ||
| Software Name | Nokia Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Nokia Android | iQOO Funtouch | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 2 year(s) |
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 | HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | EIS | ||
| Video | 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 | HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | EIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:iQOO Z9x 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | AI portrait mode, Stereo Sound Recording | Face Unlock, Portrait Mode | ||
| Video | 1080@30fps | 1080p@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Features | AI portrait mode, Stereo Sound Recording | Face Unlock, Portrait Mode | ||
| Video | 1080@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:iQOO Z9x 5G
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 20 W | 44 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 20 W | 44 W |
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 | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, TDD, WCDMA | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, TDD, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:iQOO Z9x 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.1 | ||
| Positioning | A-GPS, BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | AGPS, BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | - | Supported | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.1 | ||
| Positioning | A-GPS, BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | AGPS, BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | - | Supported | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | AI Portrait | AI Camera | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
| AI Features | AI Portrait | AI Camera | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
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