Nokia G42 5G vs Nokia G21
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Beebom Score
41
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Unisoc T606 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.56", IPS LCD, 90 Hz | 6.5", HD+ IPS LCD, 90 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+2MP+2MP/8MP | 50MP+2MP+2MP/8MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5050 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 | 6.5", HD+ IPS LCD, 90 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+2MP+2MP/8MP | 50MP+2MP+2MP/8MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5050 mAh | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery, Performance, Display, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Display, Multimedia, Software and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Battery, Performance, Display, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Display, Multimedia, Software and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | So Pink, So Grey, So Purple | Nordic Blue, Dusk | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 11, 2023 | April 26, 2022 | ||
| Availability | October 18, 2023 | April 26, 2022 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹16,999 | ₹14,999 | ||
| Colors | So Pink, So Grey, So Purple | Nordic Blue, Dusk | ||
| Launch | September 11, 2023 | April 26, 2022 | ||
| Availability | October 18, 2023 | April 26, 2022 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹16,999 | ₹14,999 |
Display
Winner:Tie
| Type | IPS LCD | HD+ IPS LCD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.56 inches | 6.5 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1612 pixels | 1600 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 269 ppi | 270 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 560 nits | 400 nits | ||
| Type | IPS LCD | HD+ IPS LCD | ||
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.56 inches | 6.5 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1612 pixels | 1600 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 269 ppi | 270 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 560 nits | 400 nits |
Body
Winner:Nokia G42 5G
| Weight | 193.8 grams | 190 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, OTG | ||
| IP rating | IP52 (dust and splash resistant) | No Rating | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Mono Speaker | ||
| Weight | 193.8 grams | 190 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, OTG | ||
| IP rating | IP52 (dust and splash resistant) | No Rating | ||
| 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 | Nokia Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 | 2 | ||
| 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 | Nokia Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 | 2 |
Main Camera
Winner:Tie
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Macro | Macro | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Depth | Depth | ||
| Features | LED Flash, HDR, Panorama | HDR, Panorama, LED Flash | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | No Stabilization | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps | ||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Macro | Macro | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Depth | Depth | ||
| Features | LED Flash, HDR, Panorama | HDR, Panorama, LED Flash | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | No Stabilization | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Tie
| 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:Nokia G42 5G
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5050 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Charging Speed | 20 w | 18 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | No | No | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5050 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Charging Speed | 20 w | 18 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
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 | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | 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 | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Nokia G21
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | |||
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO | ||
| NFC | No | Yes | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | FM Radio | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | |||
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO | ||
| NFC | No | Yes | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | FM Radio |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity |
