The verdict
Your pick: Nokia G42, ahead on Performance & hardware and Connectivity.
| Category | G22 | G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.6 | 4.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.7 | 3.7 |
| Camera | 3.7 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.4 | 6.7 |
| Battery & charging | 5.5 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Nokia G42, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 380,000
- against 253,300
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | G22 | G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm SM4350 Snapdragon 480 5G |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 8 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 253,300 | 380,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 371 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,391 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores and 6 Cortex-A55 cores, all clocked at 1.6 GHz. | Octa-core processor with 2 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 cores at 1.8 GHz, using Kryo 460 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | G22 | G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Grey, Peach | Grey, Purple, Red |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm Best value | 8.6 mm |
| Body Width | 76.2 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Body Height | 165 mm | 165 mm |
| Weight | 196.2 g | 193.8 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 81.1 % | 82.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP52 | IP52 |
Battery
| Specification | G22 | G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,050 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 20 W | 20 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | G22 | G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 500 nits | 560 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.56″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,612 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi Best value | 269 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Gorilla Glass 3, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, 90Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | G22 | G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | G22 | G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | G22 | G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 13 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | G22 | G42 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 2,500 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | 660 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | G22 | G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Noise-Cancellation Microphone | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE |
