Nokia G42

Nokia Jun 28, 2023

Overview

The Nokia G42 is a 2023 smartphone from Nokia. It features a 6.56" LCD IPS display with 720 x 1612 px resolution (269 ppi pixel density), offering a smooth 90 Hz refresh rate, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (SM4350-AC) (8 nm process), 4GB LPDDR4X RAM RAM and Qualcomm Adreno 619 GPU. The camera system features a 50MP Standard main sensor with f/1.8 aperture, accompanied by 2MP Portrait mode (depth) and 2MP Macro lens, plus a 8MP selfie camera. Power is provided by a 5000 mAh Li-Polymer battery with 20W fast charging. The phone runs on Android 13, upgradable to 14. Available in multiple configurations: 4GB RAM + 128GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage. Color options include Red, Purple, Gray.

Basic Information

Nokia G42
BrandNokia
ModelNokia G42
Launch DateWednesday, June 28, 2023
Release Year2023
Dimensions165 × 75.8 × 8.6 mm
Weight193.8 g
Volume107.56 cm³
Available Colors
  • Red
  • Purple
  • Gray

Nokia G42 was released on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. The phone measures 165 × 75.8 × 8.6 mm with a volume of 107.56 cm³ and weighs 193.8g. It features a 6.56" LCD IPS display with 720 x 1612 px resolution (269 ppi pixel density) and 90 HzHz refresh rate. The device is available in the following colors: Red, Purple, Gray.

Display

Size6.56"
TypeLCD IPS
Resolution720 x 1612 px
Pixel Density269 ppi
Aspect Ratio20:9
Refresh Rate90 Hz
Brightness
Contrast RatioN/A
HDR SupportNo
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Additional Features
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 560 cd/m² peak brightness
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

The Nokia G42 features a 6.56" LCD IPS display with 720 x 1612 px resolution (269 ppi pixel density) in 20:9 aspect ratio. It delivers smooth 90 Hz refresh rate. Display protection is provided by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. User-centric features include water drop notch, multi-touch. Technical capabilities include brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ), 560 cd/m² peak brightness, 2.5d curved glass screen, capacitive.

Sensors

Security Sensors
  • Fingerprint (side-mounted)
Motion Sensors
  • accelerometer
Environmental Sensors
  • proximity
  • compass
Health SensorsN/A

For security, the Nokia G42 features fingerprint (side-mounted). Motion tracking is handled by accelerometer. Environmental monitoring includes proximity compass.

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh
TypeLi-Polymer
Fast Charging20W
Wireless ChargingN/A
Features
  • Non-removable
Additional Info
  • No charger in box

The Nokia G42 is equipped with a 5000 mAh Li-Polymer battery. It features fast charging at 20W. The battery system includes non-removable. Note that the device does not include a charger in the box.

Hardware

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (SM4350-AC)
CPU
Processor Details
  • processor type: Octa-Core
  • production process: 8 nm
  • max freq: 2.2 GHz
  • 64-bit
GPUQualcomm Adreno 619
RAM & Storage4GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB
Nokia G42 Versions:
  • 4GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 6GB RAM + 128GB Storage
AnTuTu Score380,000 (v9)
Additional FeaturesN/A
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
Audio Features
  • 2 microphones
SD Card SlotNo
Battery5000 mAh

The Nokia G42 is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (SM4350-AC) built on 8 nm process technology with 64-bit architecture. Graphics processing is handled by Qualcomm Adreno 619. The device comes with 4GB RAM (LPDDR4X RAM) and 128GB storage. In AnTuTu benchmark v9, it achieves 380,000 points. Audio capabilities include 2 microphones. Integrated sensors include Fingerprint, Proximity, Light sensor, Accelerometer. The device is powered by a 5000 mAh battery. The Nokia G42 is available in 4GB RAM + 128GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage configurations.

Connectivity

WiFi
WiFi Standards
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Other WiFi Features
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1 LE Low energy consumption
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
Network Bands
5G

  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)

4G LTE

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)

3G

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

2G

  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
SIMSingle SIM (Nano SIM)
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB OTG
  • USB Type-C
NFCYes

The Nokia G42 supports 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11n 5GHz, 802.11ac, WiFi 6 (802.11ax) with features like Dual band, Hotspot, Direct, Display. The Nokia G42 comes with Bluetooth 5.1 LE Low energy consumption supporting A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), LE (Low Energy). For cellular connectivity, the Nokia G42 uses Single SIM (Nano SIM). The Nokia G42 features Charging, Mass Storage, OTG, USB Type-C connectivity. The Nokia G42 includes NFC support for contactless payments and quick device pairing. The Nokia G42 supports 5G bands, 4G LTE bands, 3G bands, 2G bands.

Camera Features

Video Resolution
  • 1080p
Frame Rates
  • 30fps
Video FeaturesN/A

The Nokia G42 features a 3-camera setup with a 50MP Standard main sensor (f/1.8). The Nokia G42 also includes a 2MP Portrait mode (depth) (f/2.4) and a 2MP Macro lens (f/2.4). For selfies, the Nokia G42 uses a 8MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture. The Nokia G42's camera system includes Triple camera, Autofocus, Touch focus.

DxOMark Scores

No DxOMark scores available for this device.

Camera details

Rear Camera

Resolution: 50 MP
Aperture: f/1.8
Sensor Type: ISOCELL

Resolution: 2 MP
Aperture: f/2.4
Sensor Type: CMOS

Resolution: 2 MP
Aperture: f/2.4
Sensor Type: CMOS

Selfie Camera

Resolution: 8 MP
Aperture: f/2.0
Sensor Type: CMOS

Additional Features

Flash:
  • LED
Optical Stabilisation:
  • No
Slow Motion Video:
  • No, 30 fps
Features:
  • Triple camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Software

OSAndroid
OS Version13
Max OS Version14

The Nokia G42 runs on Android 13 and is upgradable to 14. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (SM4350-AC) chipset .

Prices

Store Price Storage RAM
Amazon DE EUR 188.99
USD 204.79 		128 GB 6 GB
Amazon DE EUR 149.99
USD 162.53 		256 GB 8 GB
Amazon US USD 240.01
USD 240.01 		128 GB 6 GB
Amazon UK GBP 129.98
USD 169.10 		128 GB 6 GB
AliExpress USD 142.57
USD 142.57 		128 GB 6 GB
Amazon DE EUR 188.99
USD 204.79 		128 GB 6 GB
Amazon DE EUR 149.99
USD 162.53 		256 GB 8 GB
Amazon US USD 240.01
USD 240.01 		128 GB 6 GB
Amazon UK GBP 129.98
USD 169.10 		128 GB 6 GB
AliExpress USD 142.57
USD 142.57 		128 GB 6 GB