Nokia G42 5G vs Tecno Spark Go 5G
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.56", IPS LCD, 90 Hz | 6.67", LCD, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+2MP+2MP/8MP | 50MP/5MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | ||
| Display | 6.56", IPS LCD, 90 Hz | 6.67", LCD, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+2MP+2MP/8MP | 50MP/5MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Performance and Main Camera | Display, Battery, Design and Build Quality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Performance and Main Camera | Display, Battery, Design and Build Quality |
General
| Colors | So Pink, So Grey, So Purple | Sky Blue, Ink Black, Turquoise green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 11, 2023 | August 14, 2025 | ||
| Availability | October 18, 2023 | August 21, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹16,999 | ₹9,999 | ||
| Colors | So Pink, So Grey, So Purple | Sky Blue, Ink Black, Turquoise green | ||
| Launch | September 11, 2023 | August 14, 2025 | ||
| Availability | October 18, 2023 | August 21, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹16,999 | ₹9,999 |
Display
Winner:Tecno Spark Go 5G
| Type | IPS LCD | 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 | 1600 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | |||
| Pixel Per Inch | 269 ppi | 260 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 560 nits | 670 nits | ||
| Type | IPS LCD | 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 | 1600 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | |||
| Pixel Per Inch | 269 ppi | 260 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 560 nits | 670 nits |
Body
Winner:Tecno Spark Go 5G
| Weight | 193.8 grams | 194 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | - | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP52 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Mono Speaker | ||
| Weight | 193.8 grams | 194 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | - | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP52 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Mono Speaker |
Processor
Winner:Nokia G42 5G
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Dimensity 6400 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | ||
| Software Name | Nokia Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Nokia Android | |||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | |||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | MediaTek | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Dimensity 6400 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | ||
| Software Name | Nokia Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Nokia 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, 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:Nokia G42 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 5 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Single | ||
| Video | 1080@30fps | Supported | ||
| Features | Face Unlock | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Single | ||
| Video | 1080@30fps | Supported | ||
| Features | Face Unlock |
Battery
Winner:Tecno Spark Go 5G
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 20 W | 18 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 20 W | 18 W |
Memory
Winner:Nokia G42 5G
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | |||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | |||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Single Nano SIM or Dual SIM (2x nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | |||
| Sim Slot | Single Nano SIM or Dual SIM (2x nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Tecno Spark Go 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 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | Beidou, GLONASS, 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 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | Beidou, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | - | - | ||
| Radio | FM Radio |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Proximity Sensor | |||
| AI Features | AI Writing, Circle to Search | |||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Proximity Sensor | |||
| AI Features | AI Writing, Circle to Search |
