Nokia G42 5G vs Redmi A4 5G
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.56", IPS LCD, 90Hz | 6.88", IPS LCD, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+2MP+2MP/8MP (Front) | 50MP/5MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 20W | 5160mAh, 18W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 | ||
| Display | 6.56", IPS LCD, 90Hz | 6.88", IPS LCD, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+2MP+2MP/8MP (Front) | 50MP/5MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 20W | 5160mAh, 18W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Not Recommended | Overall Best Pick | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Not Recommended | Overall Best Pick |
General
| Colors | So Purple, So Pink, So Grey | Sparkle Purple, Starry black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 11, 2023 | November 20, 2024 | ||
| Availability | October 18, 2023 | November 27, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹16,999 | ₹10,999 | ||
| Colors | So Purple, So Pink, So Grey | Sparkle Purple, Starry black | ||
| Launch | September 11, 2023 | November 20, 2024 | ||
| Availability | October 18, 2023 | November 27, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹16,999 | ₹10,999 |
Display
Winner:Redmi A4 5G
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.56 inches | 6.88 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1612 pixels | 1640 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 269 ppi | 260 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 560 nits | 600 nits | ||
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD | ||
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.56 inches | 6.88 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1612 pixels | 1640 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 269 ppi | 260 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 560 nits | 600 nits |
Body
Winner:Redmi A4 5G
| Weight | 193.8 grams | 212.35 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | - | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP52 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | IP52 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Mono Speaker | ||
| Weight | 193.8 grams | 212.35 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | - | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP52 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | IP52 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Mono Speaker |
Processor
Winner:Redmi A4 5G
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 480 Plus | Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno | ||
| Software Name | Nokia Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Nokia Android | Xiaomi HyperOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 2 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 480 Plus | Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno | ||
| Software Name | Nokia Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Nokia Android | Xiaomi HyperOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 2 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:Redmi A4 5G
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Macro | Auxiliary | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Depth | |||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait | HDR, LED Flash, Portrait Mode, Time Lapse | ||
| 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 | Auxiliary | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Depth | |||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait | HDR, LED Flash, Portrait Mode, Time Lapse | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | No Stabilization | ||
| Video |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Nokia G42 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 5 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | AI portrait mode, HDR, Night Mode, Stereo Sound Recording | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080@30fps | 1080p@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Features | AI portrait mode, HDR, Night Mode, Stereo Sound Recording | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Redmi A4 5G
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 20 W | 18 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 20 W | 18 W |
Memory
Winner:Redmi A4 5G
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 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) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, 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 | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Redmi A4 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 | ||
| Positioning | A-GPS, BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | GPS | ||
| NFC | - | - | ||
| 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 | A-GPS, BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | GPS | ||
| NFC | - | - | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | AI Portrait | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Scanner (Side Mounted) | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
| AI Features | AI Portrait | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Scanner (Side Mounted) |
