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- Grey
- Purple
- Red
- 3 colours
6 GB / 128 GB / Global · Launched June 2023
Overview
NeoScore
4.8
#3232 of 6247
- Design & display
- 4.7
- Performance & hardware
- 4.0
- 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
Editorial report
Nokia G42 6 GB / 128 GB / Global 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.
Prices in United States
Selected variant
6 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
4.0
- AnTuTu Score 380,000
- 2.2
- RAM Capacity 8 GB
- 5.1
- 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
- 4
- Camera
- 3.83
- Connectivity
- 6.68
- Battery & charging
- 5.42
- NeoScore rank
- #3232 / 6247
Nokia
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
Product codes
- EAN
- 6438409088178
G42
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
Rear macro camera
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Rear depth camera
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Front camera
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Aperture
- f/2
Sensor
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2
Product gallery
09Variant details
- Memory
- 6 GB
- Markets
- Global
- Storage
- 128 GB
- Market codes
- Global
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