Nokia G42 5G vs Nokia G21

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Key Specifications

Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus	Unisoc T606
Display	6.56", IPS LCD, 90Hz	6.5", IPS LCD, 90Hz
Camera	50MP+2MP+2MP/8MP (Front)	50MP+2MP+2MP/8MP (Front)
Battery	5000mAh, 20W	5050mAh, 18W
RAM	4GB	4GB
Storage	128GB	64GB
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus	Unisoc T606
Display	6.56", IPS LCD, 90Hz	6.5", IPS LCD, 90Hz
Camera	50MP+2MP+2MP/8MP (Front)	50MP+2MP+2MP/8MP (Front)
Battery	5000mAh, 20W	5050mAh, 18W
RAM	4GB	4GB
Storage	128GB	64GB

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Recommended For	Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design and Build Quality	Display, Battery, Software and Main Camera
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General

Colors	So Purple, So Pink, So Grey	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 Purple, So Pink, So Grey	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	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	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	-
Back	Plastic	Plastic
Side	Plastic Frame	Plastic Frame
Build Quality	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Port	USB Type-C 2.0	OTG, USB Type-C 2.0
IP rating	IP52 (Dust and Splash Resistant)	-
Speaker	Loudspeaker	Mono Speaker
Weight	193.8 grams	190 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	OTG, USB Type-C 2.0
IP rating	IP52 (Dust and Splash Resistant)	-
Speaker	Loudspeaker	Mono Speaker

Processor

Winner:Nokia G42 5G

Chipset Brand	Qualcomm	Unisoc
Chipset Name	Snapdragon 480 Plus	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 year(s)	2 year(s)
Chipset Brand	Qualcomm	Unisoc
Chipset Name	Snapdragon 480 Plus	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 year(s)	2 year(s)

Main Camera

Winner:Nokia G21

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	HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait	HDR, LED Flash, Panorama
Stabilization	No Stabilization	No Stabilization
Video
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	HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait	HDR, LED Flash, Panorama
Stabilization	No Stabilization	No Stabilization
Video

Selfie Camera

Winner:Tie

Front Camera Resolution	8 MP	8 MP
Features	AI portrait mode, HDR, Night Mode, Stereo Sound Recording	Face Unlock
Video	1080@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front Camera Type		Wide-angle
Front Camera Resolution	8 MP	8 MP
Features	AI portrait mode, HDR, Night Mode, Stereo Sound Recording	Face Unlock
Video	1080@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front Camera Type		Wide-angle

Battery

Winner:Nokia G21

Capacity	5000 mAh	5050 mAh
Battery Type	Lithium Polymer	Lithium Polymer
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed	20 W	18 W
Capacity	5000 mAh	5050 mAh
Battery Type	Lithium Polymer	Lithium Polymer
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	Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)	Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE	GSM, HSPA, LTE
Sim Slot	Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)	Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE	GSM, HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Winner:Nokia G42 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
Positioning	A-GPS, BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS	GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS
NFC	-	Supported
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
Positioning	A-GPS, BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS	GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS
NFC	-	Supported
Radio	FM Radio	FM Radio

Features

Fingerprint Scanner	Side Mounted	Side Mounted
AI Features	AI Portrait
Sensors	Accelerometer, Compass, Proximity Sensor	Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor
Fingerprint Scanner	Side Mounted	Side Mounted
AI Features	AI Portrait
Sensors	Accelerometer, Compass, Proximity Sensor	Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor

Nokia G42 5G vs Nokia G21

Key Specifications

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Body

Processor

Main Camera

Selfie Camera

Battery

Memory

Network

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