Nokia G42 5G vs Lava Shark
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Beebom Score
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Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Unisoc T606 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.56", IPS LCD, 90 Hz | 6.67", IPS LCD, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+2MP+2MP/8MP | 50MP/8MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Unisoc T606 | ||
| Display | 6.56", IPS LCD, 90 Hz | 6.67", IPS LCD, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+2MP+2MP/8MP | 50MP/8MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Gaming, Software and Main Camera | Design, Display, Battery, Multimedia and Build Quality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Gaming, Software and Main Camera | Design, Display, Battery, Multimedia and Build Quality |
General
| Colors | So Pink, So Grey, So Purple | Titanium Gold, Stealth Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 11, 2023 | March 25, 2025 | ||
| Availability | October 18, 2023 | March 31, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹16,999 | ₹6,999 | ||
| Colors | So Pink, So Grey, So Purple | Titanium Gold, Stealth Black | ||
| Launch | September 11, 2023 | March 25, 2025 | ||
| Availability | October 18, 2023 | March 31, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹16,999 | ₹6,999 |
Display
Winner:Lava Shark
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.56 inches | 6.67 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1612 pixels | 1612 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 269 ppi | 269 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 560 nits | |||
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD | ||
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.56 inches | 6.67 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1612 pixels | 1612 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 269 ppi | 269 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 560 nits |
Body
Winner:Lava Shark
| Weight | 193.8 grams | 200 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) | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Mono Speaker | ||
| Weight | 193.8 grams | 200 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) | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Mono Speaker |
Processor
Winner:Nokia G42 5G
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Unisoc | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 480+ 5G | T606 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Mali-G57 MP1 | ||
| Software Name | Nokia Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Nokia Android | Lava Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year | |||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Unisoc | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 480+ 5G | T606 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Mali-G57 MP1 | ||
| Software Name | Nokia Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Nokia Android | Lava Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year |
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, Panorama | LED Flash | ||
| Stabilization | No 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, Panorama | LED Flash | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | No Stabilization | ||
| Video |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Lava Shark
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Single | ||
| Video | 1080@30fps | 720p@30/60fps | ||
| Features | Face Unlock | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Single | ||
| Video | 1080@30fps | 720p@30/60fps | ||
| Features | Face Unlock |
Battery
Winner:Lava Shark
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 20 w | 18 w | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 20 w | 18 w |
Memory
Winner:Nokia G42 5G
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | eMMC 5.1 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR3 | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | eMMC 5.1 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR3 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Single Nano SIM or Dual SIM (2x nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM , dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Single Nano SIM or Dual SIM (2x nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM , dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Lava Shark
| 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 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | GPS | ||
| NFC | No | No | ||
| 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 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | GPS | ||
| NFC | No | No | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | FM Radio |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| AI Features | ||||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| AI Features |
