Nokia G42 5G

Nokia G42 5G features a 6.56 inches HD+ IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and is powered by the Snapdragon 480 Plus processor. It includes a 50MP primary camera, and a 8MP front camera. It also has a 5000mAh battery, 20W charging, and runs Nokia Android based on Nokia Android 13. The Nokia G42 5G price in India is ₹NaN.

4.2/5

(205 Ratings)

Market status:Discontinued

Launched on: 11 Sep 2023

Last Known Price₹9,999

Processor

Snapdragon 480 Plus

Display

6.56 inches HD+ IPS LCD (90Hz)

Rear Camera

50MP2MP2MP

Wide-angleMacroDepth

Front Camera

8MP

RAM/Storage

4GB

128GB

Battery

5000mAh (20W)

Nokia Android 13 (Nokia Android)

Processor

Snapdragon 480 Plus

Display

6.56 inches HD+ IPS LCD (90Hz)

Rear Camera

50MP2MP2MP

Wide-angleMacroDepth

Front Camera

8MP

RAM/Storage

4GB

128GB

Battery

5000mAh (20W)

Nokia Android 13 (Nokia Android)

The device was officially launched in India but is unavailable in any online stores.

This phone's software support window has officially closed. It's still usable, but don't expect fresh updates or features

Nokia G42 5G Price in India

Colors

Variant

Nokia G42 5G Benchmarks

System Performance

Geekbench 6

CPU Single-Core827
CPU Multi-Core1,910

AnTuTu 0

CPU2,14,559
GPU47,356
Memory1,13,643
UX1,37,822

AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy M14 5G

6,07,737

Infinix Hot 50 5G

5,86,382

Realme 10 4G

5,58,177

Redmi 13C 5G

5,46,986

Tecno Pova 4

5,40,806

Nokia G42 5G

5,13,380

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

HMD Crest

2,390

HMD Vibe 5G

2,390

Lava Blaze Dragon 5G

2,089

Itel Power 55 5G

2,057

Realme 10 4G

2,046

Nokia G42 5G

1,910

Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Samsung Galaxy M14 5G

994

Lava Blaze Dragon 5G

916

Redmi A4 5G

848

Nokia G42 5G

827

Realme 10 4G

826

Infinix Hot 50 5G

814

Nokia G42 5G Alternative Comparisons

Competitors

Same Brand

VS Nokia G42 5G ₹9,999	Samsung Galaxy M14 4G ₹8,529	Moto G06 Power ₹11,875	Samsung Galaxy A07 4G ₹12,499	Realme C71 ₹13,898
Better for Gaming	Beats Nokia G42 5G decisively	Better in Battery/Power & Clean Experience	Beats Nokia G42 5G decisively	Beats Nokia G42 5G decisively
Launch Date 11 Sep 2023	Launch Date 06 Mar 2024	Launch Date 07 Oct 2025	Launch Date 03 Oct 2025	Launch Date 15 Jul 2025
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus	Qualcomm Snapdragon 680	MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme Edition	MediaTek Helio G99	Unisoc T7250
6.56 inches, HD+ IPS LCD, 90Hz	6.7 inches, FHD+ PLS LCD, 90Hz	6.88 inches, HD+ LCD, 120Hz	6.74 inches, HD+ PLS LCD, 90Hz	6.74 inches, HD+ IPS LCD, 90Hz
50MP (Wide-angle), 2MP (Macro), 2MP (Depth), 8MP (Front)	50MP (Wide-angle), 2MP (Macro), 2MP (Depth), 13MP (Front)	50MP (Wide-angle), 8MP (Front)	50MP (Wide-angle), 2MP (Depth), 8MP (Front)	13MP (Wide-angle), 5MP (Front)
5000mAh, 20W, Charger in the box	5000mAh, 25W	7000mAh, 18W, Charger in the box	5000mAh, 25W	6300mAh, 15W, Charger in the box
4GB (LPDDR4X) + 128GB (UFS 2.1)	4GB (LPDDR4) + 64GB (UFS 2.1)	4GB (LPDDR4X) + 64GB (eMMC 5.1)	4GB (LPDDR4X) + 64GB (UFS 2.2)	4GB (LPDDR4X) + 64GB (eMMC 5.1)
Current Phone	Samsung Galaxy M14 4GVsNokia G42 5G	Nokia G42 5GVsMoto G06 Power	Nokia G42 5GVsSamsung Galaxy A07 4G	Realme C71VsNokia G42 5G

VS Nokia G42 5G ₹9,999	Nokia C30 ₹9,999	Nokia C31 ₹7,399	Nokia G21 ₹13,499	Nokia G11 Plus ₹13,999
Better for Gaming	Better in Display & Battery/Power	Better for Battery/Power	Better in Camera & Battery/Power	Better for Camera
Launch Date 11 Sep 2023	Launch Date 21 Oct 2021	Launch Date 15 Dec 2022	Launch Date 26 Apr 2022	Launch Date 11 Oct 2022
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus	Unisoc SC9863A	Unisoc SC9863A	Unisoc T606	Unisoc T606
6.56 inches, HD+ IPS LCD, 90Hz	6.82 inches, HD+ IPS LCD, 60Hz	6.75 inches, HD+ IPS LCD, 60Hz	6.5 inches, HD+ IPS LCD, 90Hz	6.52 inches, HD+ IPS LCD, 90Hz
50MP (Wide-angle), 2MP (Macro), 2MP (Depth), 8MP (Front)	13MP (Wide-angle), 2MP (Depth), 5MP (Front)	13MP (Wide-angle), 2MP (Depth), 2MP (Macro), 5MP (Front)	50MP (Wide-angle), 2MP (Macro), 2MP (Depth), 8MP (Front)	50MP (Wide-angle), 2MP (Depth), 8MP (Front)
5000mAh, 20W, Charger in the box	6000mAh, 10W, Charger in the box	5050mAh, 10W, Charger in the box	5050mAh, 18W, Charger in the box	5000mAh, 10W, Charger in the box
4GB (LPDDR4X) + 128GB (UFS 2.1)	3GB (LPDDR4) + 32GB (eMMC 5.1)	3GB (LPDDR4X) + 32GB (eMMC 5.1)	4GB (LPDDR4X) + 64GB (eMMC 5.1)	4GB (LPDDR4X) + 64GB (eMMC 5.1)
Current Phone	Nokia G42 5GVsNokia C30	Nokia G42 5GVsNokia C31	Nokia G42 5GVsNokia G21	Nokia G42 5GVsNokia G11 Plus

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Nokia G42 5G Timeline

Jun 11, 2025

Nokia G42 has received the Android 15 update, introducing improved privacy controls, partial screen sharing, and notification cooldowns.

Jan 11, 2025

Nokia G42 has been officially discontinued, as HMD Global has ended all Nokia-branded smartphone production.

Jan 24, 2024

Nokia G42 has received the Android 14 update, which introduces flash notifications, improved switch access, and enhanced accessibility features.

Nokia G42 5G Full Specifications

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General

Box ContentsPhone, Type C Cable, SIM Ejector Tool
AvailabilitySeptember 15, 2023
Launch Price₹9,999

Display

Type
- Display TypeIPS LCD
- Refresh Rate90Hz
- Playback QualitySDR
- LTPO SupportNo
- LTPS SupportNo
- Anti Reflection CoatingNo
Size
- Display Size6.56 inches
- Area103.4 cm²
- Display Form FactorFlat Display
Resolution
- Display ResolutionHD+
- Resolution Width720pixels
- Resolution Height1612pixels
- Aspect Ratio20:9
- Pixel Density269ppi
- Display Bit Rate8-bit
- Typical Brightness450nits
- Peak Brightness560nits

Body

Dimensions165 x 75.8 x 8.6 mm
Weight193.8 grams
FrontGlass
BackPlastic
SidePlastic Frame
Build QualityCorning Gorilla Glass 3
PortsUSB Type-C 2.0, 3.5mm Headphone Jack, OTG
IP RatingIP52 (Dust and Splash Resistant)
SpeakerOZO Spatial audio

Processor

Chipset
- Chipset ManufacturerQualcomm
- ChipsetSnapdragon 480 Plus
- Fabrication Size8 nm
CPU
- Number of CoresOcta-core
- Clock Speed2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460
GPUAdreno 619

Operating System

Operating SystemNokia Android 13, Nokia Android
Software Updates2 year(s) of Software updates and 3 year(s) of Security updates
AI FeaturesAI Portrait

Main Camera

Main Camera
- Main Camera Megapixel50MP
- Main Camera Lens TypeWide-angle
- Main Camera Aperturef/1.8
- Main Camera Camera FeaturesAuto Focus
Main Camera #2
- Main Camera #2 Megapixel2MP
- Main Camera #2 Lens TypeMacro
Main Camera #3
- Main Camera #3 Megapixel2MP
- Main Camera #3 Lens TypeDepth
Features
- Auto Focus TypePDAF
- Dynamic Video Recording SupportSDR recording
- FeaturesHDR
Video
- Video Recording1080p@30fps
- Log Video Recording SupportNo

Selfie Camera

Front Camera
- Front Camera #1 Megapixel8MP
- Front Camera #1 Aperturef/2.0
- Front Camera #1 Pixel Size1.12 µm
Features
- FeaturesAI portrait mode, Stereo Sound Recording
Video
- Video Recording1080@30fps
- Video Features1080@30fps

Battery

Capacity
- Battery Capacity5000mAh
- Battery TypeLithium Polymer
Charging
- Charging Speed Wired20W
- Wireless Charging SupportNo
- Reverse Wireless Charging SupportNo
- Reverse Wired Charging SupportNo
- Charging Standards SupportedPD3.0, QC3+
- Bypass Charging SupportNo

Memory

Card SlotmicroSDXC
Storage
- Storage Size128GB
- Storage TypeUFS 2.1
RAM
- RAM Size4GB
- RAM TypeLPDDR4X

Network

SIMDual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Technology5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE
2G Bands1800, 1900, 850, 900 (4 bands)
3G Bands1, 5, 8 (3 bands)
4G Bands1, 3, 5, 8, 40, 41 (6 bands)
5G Bands28, 78 (2 bands)
Speed5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

WLAN
- Wi-Fi VersionWiFi 6
- Wi-Fi StandardsWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
- Wi-Fi FeaturesHotspot
Bluetooth
- Bluetooth Version5.1
- Bluetooth CodecsA2DP, LE
PositioningA-GPS, BDS, GPS
RadioFM Radio

Features

Fingerprint ScannerSide Mounted
Sensors
- Sensors on BoardAccelerometer, Compass, Proximity Sensor

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