Nokia G42 5G

Nokia G42 5G is an discontinued smartphone that comes with a 6.56-inch IPS LCD display, 50MP primary camera, and is powered by the Snapdragon 480 Plus processor. It features 5000mAh battery and 20W charging, It offers in outstanding memory and stellar body capabilities.

Last Known Price₹9,999

Segment’s best WLAN Type (WiFi 6) under ₹10,000

Processor

Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus

Adreno 619

Battery

5000mAh (Lithium Polymer)

20Watt (wired)
Charger in the box

Rear Camera

50MP (Wide-angle)

2MP (Macro)

2MP (Depth)

No Stabilization

1080p@30fps

Display

6.56" (90Hz)

HD+ IPS LCD
SDR

RAM/Storage

4GB (LPDDR4X)

128GB (UFS 2.1)

Front Camera

8MP

1080@30fps

Design

Gorilla Glass 3 (Front)

Plastic (Back)
Plastic Frame (Side)
IP52 (Dust and Splash Resistant)

Nokia Android (Nokia Android)

2 year(s) of OS Update

See full specifications

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

Nokia G42 5G Price in India

Colors

Variant

₹9,999

Out of Stock

₹11,499

Out of Stock

Disclaimer: The price & specs shown may be different from actual. Please confirm on the retailer site before purchasing.

Nokia G42 5G Alternative Comparisons

Competitors

Same Brand

VS Nokia G42 5G ₹9,999	Realme C71 ₹8,699	Samsung Galaxy M07 ₹7,985	Realme P4 Lite 4G ₹9,999	Samsung Galaxy M06 5G ₹9,999
Better for Camera	Beats Nokia G42 5G decisively	Beats Nokia G42 5G decisively	Beats Nokia G42 5G decisively	Beats Nokia G42 5G decisively
Launch Date 11 Sep 2023	Launch Date 15 Jul 2025	Launch Date 29 Sep 2025	Launch Date 20 Feb 2026	Launch Date 27 Feb 2025
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus	Unisoc T7250	MediaTek Helio G99	Unisoc T7250	MediaTek Dimensity 6300
6.56", IPS LCD, 90Hz	6.74", IPS LCD, 90Hz	6.7", PLS LCD, 90Hz	6.74", LCD, 90Hz	6.7", PLS LCD, 90Hz
50MP+2MP+2MP/8MP (Front)	13MP/5MP (Front)	50MP+2MP/8MP (Front)	13MP/5MP (Front)	50MP+2MP/8MP (Front)
5000mAh, 20W	6300mAh, 15W	5000mAh, 25W	6300mAh, 15W	5000mAh, 25W
4GB + 128GB	4GB + 64GB	4GB + 64GB	4GB + 64GB	4GB + 128GB
Nokia Android, Nokia Android 13, 2 year(s) of OS Update	Realme UI, Android 15, 2 year(s) of OS Update	One UI, Android 15, 6 year(s) of OS Update	Realme UI, Android 15, 3 year(s) of OS Update	One UI, Android 15, 4 year(s) of OS Update
Current Phone	Nokia G42 5GVsRealme C71	Nokia G42 5GVsSamsung Galaxy M07	Nokia G42 5GVsRealme P4 Lite 4G	Nokia G42 5GVsSamsung Galaxy M06 5G

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.

Oct 18, 2023

Nokia G42 is now available for purchase across major online platforms and offline retail stores. The device is offered in three colour options: So Purple, So Pink and So Grey.

Sep 11, 2023

Nokia G42 has been officially launched in India at a starting price of ₹12,599, featuring a 6.56-inch display, a 5,000mAh battery, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus processor.

Nokia G42 5G Full Specifications

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General

Box ContentsPhone, Type C Cable, SIM Ejector Tool
ColorsSo Purple, So Pink, So Grey
LaunchSeptember 11, 2023
AvailabilitySeptember 15, 2023
StoresHMD, Amazon, Flipkart
Origin CountryFinland
Launch Price₹9,999

Display

Type
- Display TypeIPS LCD
- Refresh Rate90 Hz
- 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 Width720 pixels
- Resolution Height1612 pixels
- Aspect Ratio20:9
- Pixel Density269 ppi
- Display Bit Rate8-bit
- Typical Brightness450 nits
- Peak Brightness560 nits

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)
SpeakerLoudspeaker, OZO 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
- Cooling System-
- Overclocked ProcessorNo
GPUAdreno 619

Benchmarking

System Performance

AnTuTu 0

AnTuTu

Moto G45 5G

5,00,600

Moto G35 5G

4,72,470

Lava Yuva 2 5G

4,72,470

Tecno Spark 30C 5G

4,52,218

Tecno Pop 9 5G

4,52,218

Nokia G42 5G3,97,591

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

Moto G35 5G

2,390

Lava Yuva 2 5G

2,390

Lava Storm Lite 5G

2,159

Redmi 14C 5G

2,121

Moto G45 5G

2,115

Nokia G42 5G1,857

Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Moto G45 5G

940

Redmi 14C 5G

918

Nokia G42 5G862

Poco C75 5G

838

Redmi A4 5G

838

Lava Storm Lite 5G

803

Main Camera

Main Camera
- Megapixel50 MP
- Lens TypeWide-angle
- Aperturef/1.8
- Camera FeaturesAuto Focus
Main Camera #2
- Megapixel2 MP
- Lens TypeMacro
Main Camera #3
- Megapixel2 MP
- Lens TypeDepth
Features
- Camera StabilizationNo Stabilization
- Auto Focus TypePDAF
- Dynamic Video Recording SupportSDR recording
- Dedicated Imaging ChipNo Chip
- Lens EnhancementsNo enhancement
- Slow Motion RecordingNo slomo
- FeaturesHDR
  LED Flash
  Night Mode
  Panorama
  Portrait
Video
- Video Recording1080p@30fps
- Log Video Recording SupportNo

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

Selfie Camera

Front Camera
- Megapixel8 MP
- Aperturef/2.0
- Pixel Size1.12 µm
Features
- FeaturesAI portrait mode
  Stereo Sound Recording
Video
- Video Recording1080@30fps
- Features1080@30fps

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh, Lithium Polymer (Non-removable)
Charging
- Charging Speed Wired20 W
- Wireless Charging SupportNo
- Reverse Wireless Charging SupportNo
- Reverse Wired Charging SupportNo
- Charging Standards SupportedPD3.0
  QC3+
- Bypass Charging SupportNo