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Nokia G42

Name: Nokia G42 4 GB / 128 GB / Global
Brand: Nokia
SKU: neoteo-device-47861

4.7 NeoScore #3358 of 6247

Launched June 2023

Overview

NeoScore

4.7

#3358 of 6247

Design & display: 4.7
Performance & hardware: 3.7
Camera: 3.8
Connectivity: 6.7
Battery & charging: 5.4

Strengths

5G and NFC connectivity, with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1.

Weak points

Its 269 ppi pixel density is lower than that of most phones of its time.
Its 128 GB of storage is less than that of most phones of its time.

Display: 6.56″IPS LCD720 × 1,612 px90 Hz
Design: 193.8 g75.8 mm165 mm8.6 mm
Performance: Qualcomm SM4350 Snapdragon 480 5GOcta-Core8 GB RAM128 GB
AnTuTu: 380,000Better than 77% of phones
Battery: 5,000 mAh20 W
Cameras: 50 Mpx · f/1.82 Mpx · f/2.42 Mpx · f/2.4selfie 8 Mpx · f/2
Network: 5G4G3G2G
Software: Android 13

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Editorial report

Nokia G42 technical sheet

The Nokia G42 suits buyers looking for 5G and NFC, but its display and performance are weaker than those of most phones launched around the same time. This version pairs 4 GB of RAM with 128 GB of storage; the phone is also sold with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB.

Its 6.56″ IPS LCD display has a 90 Hz refresh rate, while its 269 ppi pixel density is lower than that of most phones of its time. Resolution is 720 × 1612 px. The camera stands worse than most overall: the 50 MP rear camera records video at 1080p and 30 fps, and has no optical image stabilization.

A 5000 mAh battery supports 20 W charging; both figures are typical for phones of its time. Connectivity is typical overall, with 5G, NFC, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1. Android 13 and Google Services are included, along with IP52 protection and Gorilla Glass 3.

With a NeoScore of 4.7, the Nokia G42 is an option for anyone prioritizing 5G connectivity while accepting lower display pixel density and 128 GB of storage, less than most phones of its time.

Technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.

4.74 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

4 GB / 128 GB / Global

Design & display

4.7

Display Technology IPS LCD: 5.0
Display Refresh Rate 90 Hz: 7.0
Display Pixel Density 269 ppi: 4.1
Peak Display Brightness 560 nits: 4.6
Display Features Gorilla Glass 3, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, 90Hz: 0.0
Weight 193.8 g: 6.6
Resistance Features IP52: 1.5
Usable Surface 82.7 %: 7.3
Body Thickness 8.6 mm: 6.8

Performance & hardware

3.7

AnTuTu Score 380,000: 2.2
RAM Capacity 8 GB: 3.1
Storage Type eMMC 5.1: 2.0
Processor Process Size 8 nm: 5.0
Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB: 5.6
Maximum CPU Clock 2.2 GHz: 4.9
RAM Type LPDDR4X: 5.0

Camera

3.8

Aperture f/1.8: 8.0
Optical Image Stabilization No: 2.0
Resolution 50 Mpx: 8.0
Camera Features LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Triple Camera, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Geotagging, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Time-Lapse: 0.0

Connectivity

6.7

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: 2.5
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: 10.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g: 7.5
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.1: 6.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo: 9.0
SIM Configurations Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM: 7.5

Battery & charging

5.4

Battery Capacity 5,000 mAh: 8.9
Fast Charge Power 20 W: 4.0
Battery Features Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator: 0.0

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Design & display: 4.73
Performance & hardware: 3.65
Camera: 3.83
Connectivity: 6.68
Battery & charging: 5.42

NeoScore rank: #3358 / 6247

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Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model: Qualcomm SM4350 Snapdragon 480 5G
Processor Process Size: 8 nm
Graphics GPU: Qualcomm Adreno 619
Storage Type: eMMC 5.1
Maximum CPU Clock: 2.2 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity: 256 GB
AnTuTu Score: 380,000
CPU Description: 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
64-Bit Processor: Yes
RAM Capacity: 8 GB
RAM Type: LPDDR4X
Expandable Storage: Yes
AnTuTu version: v9

Design

Body Colors: Grey, Purple, Red
Body Thickness: 8.6 mm
Body Width: 75.8 mm
Body Height: 165 mm
Weight: 193.8 g
Usable Surface: 82.7 %
Body Materials: Glass, Plastic
Resistance Features: IP52
Foldable: No
Rugged Build: No

Battery

Battery Capacity: 5,000 mAh
Battery Type: Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power: 20 W
Battery Features: Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator

Display

Display Aspect Ratio: 20:9
Display Technology: IPS LCD
Peak Display Brightness: 560 nits
Display Diagonal: 6.56″
Display Horizontal Resolution: 720 px
Display Vertical Resolution: 1,612 px
Display Pixel Density: 269 ppi
Display Refresh Rate: 90 Hz
Display Features: Gorilla Glass 3, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, 90Hz
Integrated Projector: No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement: Side

Sensor

Sensor Features: Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor

Software

Operating System: Android 13
OS Family: Android
OS Version: 13
Direct OS Updates: No
Google Services: Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations: 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 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, 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 Features: 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 5.1
Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems: GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
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
USB Version: USB 2.0
Max. download speed: 2,500 Mbps
Max. upload speed: 660 Mbps

Audio

Microphone Count: 1
Audio Features: Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE

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Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

Rear main camera

Resolution: 50 Mpx
Sensor Type: ISOCELL
Video Recording: 1080p at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video: No
Slow Motion Frame Rate: 30 fps
Aperture: f/1.8

Sensor

Resolution: 50 Mpx
Sensor Type: ISOCELL

Video

Video Recording: 1080p at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video: No
Slow Motion Frame Rate: 30 fps

Lens

Aperture: f/1.8
Optical Image Stabilization: No

Flash

Flash Type: LED
Flash LED Count: 1 LED

Features

Camera Features: LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Triple Camera, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Geotagging, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Time-Lapse