Side-by-side technical data
Nokia G42 vs Nokia XR21
Comparison between Nokia G42 and Nokia XR21: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Nokia.
The verdict
Your pick: Nokia XR21, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity.
| Category | G42 | XR21 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.7 | 5.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.7 | 4.7 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 5.5 |
| Connectivity | 6.7 | 7.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Nokia G42, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,800 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Weight
- 193.8 g
- against 231 g
Nokia XR21, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Display Pixel Density
- 406 ppi
- against 269 ppi
- Resistance Features
- IP68, IP69, IP69K, MIL-STD-810H
- against IP52
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | G42 | XR21 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm SM4350 Snapdragon 480 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 380,000 | 396,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 894 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,044 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 cores at 1.8 GHz, using Kryo 460 cores. | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold and 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | G42 | XR21 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Purple, Red | Black, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm Best value | 10.5 mm |
| Body Width | 75.8 mm | 78.6 mm |
| Body Height | 165 mm | 168 mm |
| Weight | 193.8 g Best value | 231 g |
| Usable Surface | 82.7 % Best value | 77 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate |
| Resistance Features | IP52 | IP68, IP69, IP69K, MIL-STD-810H Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | G42 | XR21 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,800 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 20 W | 33 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | G42 | XR21 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 560 nits Best value | 550 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.56″ Best value | 6.49″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,612 px | 2,400 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 406 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, 90Hz | Gorilla Glass Victus, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | G42 | XR21 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | G42 | XR21 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | G42 | XR21 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 Best value | 12 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | G42 | XR21 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 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 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,500 Mbps | 2,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 660 Mbps | 1,500 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | G42 | XR21 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | — |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive, Noise-Cancellation Microphone Best value |
Technical
| Specification | G42 | XR21 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 599 € |
