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.
4.2/5
(205 Ratings)
Market status:Discontinued
Launched On: 11 Sep 2023
Last Known Price₹9,999
Snapdragon 480 Plus
6.56" HD+ IPS LCD (90 Hz)
50MP2MP2MP
Wide-angleMacroDepth
8MP-
4GB128GB
5000mAh (20W)
Nokia Android 13 (Nokia Android)
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Snapdragon 480 Plus
6.56" HD+ IPS LCD (90 Hz)
50MP2MP2MP
Wide-angleMacroDepth
8MP-
4GB128GB
5000mAh (20W)
Nokia Android 13 (Nokia Android)
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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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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
- ColorsSo Purple, So Pink, So Grey
- LaunchSeptember 11, 2023
- AvailabilitySeptember 15, 2023
- StoresHMD, Flipkart, Amazon
- Launch CountryIndia
- 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)
- 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
- Cooling System-
- GPUAdreno 619
Benchmarking
System Performance
AnTuTu 0
Main Camera
- Main Camera
- Main Camera #1 Megapixel50 MP
- Main Camera #1 Lens TypeWide-angle
- Main Camera #1 Aperturef/1.8
- Main Camera #1 Camera FeaturesAuto Focus
- Main Camera #2
- Main Camera #2 Megapixel2 MP
- Main Camera #2 Lens TypeMacro
- Main Camera #3
- Main Camera #3 Megapixel2 MP
- Main Camera #3 Lens TypeDepth
- Features
- Auto Focus TypePDAF
- Dynamic Video Recording SupportSDR recording
- FeaturesHDR
- 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
- Front Camera #1 Megapixel8 MP
- Front Camera #1 Aperturef/2.0
- Front Camera #1 Pixel Size1.12 µm
- Features
- FeaturesAI portrait mode
Stereo Sound Recording
- FeaturesAI portrait mode
- Video
- Video Recording1080@30fps
- Video 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, GPS
- RadioFM Radio
Features
- Fingerprint ScannerSide Mounted
- Sensors
- Sensors on BoardAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity Sensor
- Sensors on BoardAccelerometer
Nokia G42 5G Key Highlights
| Processor | Snapdragon 480 Plus |
| Display | 6.56" |
| Battery | 5000mAh |
| Rear Camera | 50MP |
| Front Camera | 8MP |
| Design | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| RAM/Storage | 4GB/128GB |
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