Nokia G42 5G vs Lava Blaze Dragon 5G
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.56", IPS LCD, 90 Hz | 6.74", LCD, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+2MP+2MP/8MP | 50MP/8MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | ||
| Display | 6.56", IPS LCD, 90 Hz | 6.74", LCD, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+2MP+2MP/8MP | 50MP/8MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery, Multimedia, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Display, Gaming and Performance | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Battery, Multimedia, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Display, Gaming and Performance |
General
| Colors | So Purple, So Pink, So Grey | Golden Mist, Midnight Mist | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 11, 2023 | July 25, 2025 | ||
| Availability | October 18, 2023 | August 01, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹16,999 | ₹9,999 | ||
| Colors | So Purple, So Pink, So Grey | Golden Mist, Midnight Mist | ||
| Launch | September 11, 2023 | July 25, 2025 | ||
| Availability | October 18, 2023 | August 01, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹16,999 | ₹9,999 |
Display
Winner:Lava Blaze Dragon 5G
| Type | IPS LCD | LCD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | |||
| Size | 6.56 inches | 6.74 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1612 pixels | 1612 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 269 ppi | |||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 560 nits | 450 nits | ||
| Type | IPS LCD | LCD | ||
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | |||
| Size | 6.56 inches | 6.74 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1612 pixels | 1612 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 269 ppi | |||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 560 nits | 450 nits |
Body
Winner:Nokia G42 5G
| Weight | 193.8 grams | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | |||
| Back | Plastic | |||
| Side | Plastic Frame | |||
| Build Quality | Plastic Material | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP52 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | |||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | |||
| Weight | 193.8 grams | |||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | |||
| Back | Plastic | |||
| Side | Plastic Frame | |||
| Build Quality | Plastic Material | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP52 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | |||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker |
Processor
Winner:Lava Blaze Dragon 5G
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 480 Plus | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 613 | ||
| Software Name | Nokia Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Nokia Android | Lava Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | |||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 480 Plus | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 613 | ||
| Software Name | Nokia Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Nokia Android | Lava Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:Nokia G42 5G
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Macro | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Depth | |||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait | HDR, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait, Pro mode, Time Lapse | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | |||
| Video | ||||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Macro | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Depth | |||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait | HDR, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait, Pro mode, Time Lapse | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | |||
| Video |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Nokia G42 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | AI portrait mode, HDR, Night Mode, Stereo Sound Recording | |||
| Video | 1080@30fps | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Features | AI portrait mode, HDR, Night Mode, Stereo Sound Recording | |||
| Video | 1080@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Nokia G42 5G
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | |||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 20 W | 18 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | |||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 20 W | 18 W |
Memory
Winner:Lava Blaze Dragon 5G
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4x | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4x |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | |||
| Sim Slot | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Lava Blaze Dragon 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 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | A-GPS, BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | - | |||
| Radio | FM 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 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | A-GPS, BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | - | |||
| Radio | FM Radio | FM Radio |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | AI Camera | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Proximity Sensor | |||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
| AI Features | AI Camera | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Proximity Sensor |
