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.

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35

Display

53

Processor

55

Design

100

Network

75

Memory

37

Selfie Camera

42

Connectivity

68

Battery

31

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4.2/5

Market Status: Discontinued

Launched On: 11 Sep 2023

Last Known Price

₹9,999

Was ₹9,699 29 day(s) ago

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
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        11 Sep 2023

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        16 Aug 2025

        14 Aug 2025

        Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus

        MediaTek Helio G99

        MediaTek Dimensity 6300

        MediaTek Dimensity 6400

        MediaTek Dimensity 6400

        6.56", IPS LCD, 90Hz

        6.7", PLS LCD, 90Hz

        6.67", IPS LCD, 120Hz

        6.75", IPS LCD, 120Hz

        6.67", LCD, 120Hz

        50MP+2MP+2MP/8MP (Front)

        50MP+2MP/8MP (Front)

        32MP/8MP (Front)

        50MP+0.08MP/5MP (Front)

        50MP/5MP (Front)

        5000mAh, 20W

        5000mAh, 25W

        6000mAh, 45W

        6000mAh, 18W

        6000mAh, 18W

        4GB + 128GB

        4GB + 64GB

        4GB + 128GB

        4GB + 128GB

        4GB + 128GB

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        Nokia G42 5G Timeline

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        Jan 24, 2024

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

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        Oct 18, 2023

        The device is available for purchase

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        Sep 11, 2023

        Nokia G42 5G launches in India

        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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