The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 4.2 | 5.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.2 | 6.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.5 | 2.0 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 2.1 |
| Connectivity | 3.9 | 4.5 |
| Battery & charging | 2.2 | 2.1 |
Which one is for you?
Nokia 4.2, if you care about…
- Usable Surface
- 76.6 %
- against 73.1 %
- Maximum memory card
- 400 GB
- against 256 GB
- Display Diagonal
- 5.71″
- against 5.5″
- OS Version
- 9
- against 8
Nokia 5.1, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Display Pixel Density
- 439 ppi
- against 295 ppi
- Weight
- 150 g
- against 161 g
- Body Materials
- Glass, Aluminium Alloy
- against Glass, Plastic
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 4.2 | 5.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | MediaTek Helio P18 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm Best value | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | Mali-T860 MP2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.95 GHz | 2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 199 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 795 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with four 1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.45 GHz Cortex-A53 cores | Octa-core processor with four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 400 GB Best value | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | 4.2 | 5.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Pink | Copper, Blue, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 71.3 mm | 70.7 mm |
| Body Height | 149 mm | 151.1 mm |
| Weight | 161 g | 150 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 76.6 % Best value | 73.1 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
Battery
| Specification | 4.2 | 5.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh Best value | 2,970 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | — | 19 h |
| Music playback time | — | 53 h |
Display
| Specification | 4.2 | 5.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.71″ Best value | 5.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,520 px | 2,160 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 295 ppi | 439 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | 4.2 | 5.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | 4.2 | 5.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | 4.2 | 5.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 8 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 Best value | 8 |
Connectivity
| Specification | 4.2 | 5.1 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | — | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.43 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.08 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.45 W/kg | 0.29 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.53 W/kg | 0.61 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 4.2 | 5.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | 4.2 | 5.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | TA-1184, TA-1133, TA-1149, TA-1150, TA-1157, TA-1152 | TA-1075, TA-1061, TA-1088, TA-1081, TA-1076 |
