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.

Beebom Score

63

Beebom Score

32

Display

55

Processor

51

Design

100

Network

96

Memory

36

Selfie Camera

42

Connectivity

66

Battery

30

Camera

41

OS

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4.2/5
(203 Ratings)
Market status:Discontinued

Launched On: 11 Sep 2023

Last Known Price₹9,999
Award symbol rank iconSegment’s best WLAN Type (WiFi 6) under ₹10,000
Processor
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus
  • Adreno 619
Display
Display
6.56" (90Hz)
  • HD+ IPS LCD
  • SDR
Battery
Battery
5000mAh (Lithium Polymer)
  • 20Watt (wired)
  • Charger in the box
Rear Camera
Rear Camera
50MP (Wide-angle)
    2MP (Macro)
      2MP (Depth)

        No Stabilization

        1080p@30fps

        RAM/Storage
        RAM/Storage
        4GB (LPDDR4X)
        • 128GB (UFS 2.1)
        Front Camera
        Front Camera
        8MP
        • 1080@30fps
        Design
        Design
        Gorilla Glass 3 (Front)
        • Plastic (Back)
        • Plastic Frame (Side)
        • IP52 (Dust and Splash Resistant)
        OS
        OS
        Nokia Android (Nokia Android)
        • 2 year(s) of OS Update
        See full specifications
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        The device was officially launched in India but is unavailable in any online stores.

        Nokia G42 5G Price in India

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        Colors
        Variant
        HMD icon
        ₹9,999
        Out of Stock
        Flipkart icon
        ₹11,499
        Out of Stock

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

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        Launch Date

        11 Sep 2023

        Launch Date

        27 Feb 2025

        Launch Date

        12 Feb 2025

        Launch Date

        15 Jul 2025

        Launch Date

        29 Sep 2025

        Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus
        MediaTek Dimensity 6300
        MediaTek Dimensity 6300
        Unisoc T7250
        MediaTek Helio G99
        6.56", IPS LCD, 90Hz
        6.7", PLS LCD, 90Hz
        6.7", PLS LCD, 90Hz
        6.74", IPS LCD, 90Hz
        6.7", PLS LCD, 90Hz
        50MP+2MP+2MP/8MP (Front)
        50MP+2MP/8MP (Front)
        50MP+2MP/8MP (Front)
        13MP/5MP (Front)
        50MP+2MP/8MP (Front)
        5000mAh, 20W
        5000mAh, 25W
        5000mAh, 25W
        6300mAh, 15W
        5000mAh, 25W
        4GB + 128GB
        4GB + 128GB
        4GB + 64GB
        4GB + 64GB
        4GB + 64GB
        Nokia Android, Nokia Android 13, 2 year(s) of OS Update
        One UI, Android 15, 4 year(s) of OS Update
        One UI, Android 15, 4 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

        Current Phone

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        Nokia G42 5G Timeline

        Jan 24, 2024

        The device receives the Android 14 update that brings flash notification, switch access, and much more

        Oct 18, 2023

        The device is available for purchase

        Sep 11, 2023

        Nokia G42 5G launches in India

        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₹16,999

        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
          Lava Bold N1 5G
          4,60,513
          Samsung Galaxy F06 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

          Memory

          • Card SlotmicroSDXC
          • Storage128GB, UFS 2.1
          • RAM4GB, LPDDR4X

          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

          • WLANWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Hotspot, Dual Band
          • Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE
          • PositioningA-GPS, BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS
          • RadioFM Radio

          Features

          • Fingerprint ScannerSide Mounted
          • Sensors
            • Sensors on BoardAccelerometer
              Compass
              Proximity Sensor

          Nokia G42 5G Key Highlights

          ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus
          Display6.56"
          Battery5000mAh
          Rear Camera50MP
          Front Camera8MP
          DesignGorilla Glass 3
          RAM/Storage4GB/128GB

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