Samsung Galaxy A05 vs Nokia G42 5G
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Beebom Score
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Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7", IPS LCD, 60Hz | 6.56", IPS LCD, 90Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+2MP/8MP (Front) | 50MP+2MP+2MP/8MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 25W | 5000mAh, 20W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus | ||
| Display | 6.7", IPS LCD, 60Hz | 6.56", IPS LCD, 90Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+2MP/8MP (Front) | 50MP+2MP+2MP/8MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 25W | 5000mAh, 20W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Multimedia, Battery and Software | Performance, Display, Battery, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Multimedia, Battery and Software | Performance, Display, Battery, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Black, Silver, Light Green | So Purple, So Pink, So Grey | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | October 15, 2023 | September 11, 2023 | ||
| Availability | November 28, 2023 | October 18, 2023 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹9,999 | ₹16,999 | ||
| Colors | Black, Silver, Light Green | So Purple, So Pink, So Grey | ||
| Launch | October 15, 2023 | September 11, 2023 | ||
| Availability | November 28, 2023 | October 18, 2023 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹9,999 | ₹16,999 |
Display
Winner:Nokia G42 5G
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.56 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1600 pixels | 1612 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 262 ppi | 269 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 560 nits | |||
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.56 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1600 pixels | 1612 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 262 ppi | 269 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 560 nits |
Body
Winner:Nokia G42 5G
| Weight | 195 grams | 193.8 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | - | Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Plastic Material | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | - | IP52 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Loudspeaker | ||
| Weight | 195 grams | 193.8 grams | ||
| Front | - | Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Plastic Material | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | - | IP52 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Loudspeaker |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A05
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Helio G85 | Snapdragon 480 Plus | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Adreno 619 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Nokia Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | Nokia Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 2 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Helio G85 | Snapdragon 480 Plus | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Adreno 619 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Nokia Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | Nokia Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 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 | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Depth | Macro | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | No Stabilization | ||
| Video | ||||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Depth | |||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Depth | Macro | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | No Stabilization | ||
| Video | ||||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Depth |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A05
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | AI portrait mode, HDR, Night Mode, Stereo Sound Recording | |||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Features | AI portrait mode, HDR, Night Mode, Stereo Sound Recording | |||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Tie
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 20 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 20 W |
Memory
Winner:Nokia G42 5G
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.1 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.1 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Nokia G42 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 | ||
| Positioning | BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | A-GPS, BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | - | - | ||
| Radio | - | FM Radio | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 | ||
| Positioning | BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | A-GPS, BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | - | - | ||
| Radio | - | FM Radio |
Features
| AI Features | AI Portrait | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | |||
| AI Features | AI Portrait | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted |
