Nokia G42

Nokia G42
  • Display: 6.56" IPS LCD - 720x1612 pixels
  • Chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus
  • Camera: 1 (50MP)
  • Battery: 5000 mAh
  • OS: Android 13 (Upgradeable to Android 14)
  • Weight: 193.8 g

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options - 4/128 GB
- 6/128 GB
- 8/256 GB

Review

Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Camera
Main & front camera tests
Performance
App & system performance
Games
3D gaming performance
Battery
Battery life, charging speed & type
Connectivity
Connectivity features
NanoReview Score
Overall score by NanoReview

Tech Specs

Full specs and component tests Nokia G42

Display

Display quality comparison
Type IPS LCD
Size 6.56 in
Resolution 720x1612 pixels
Aspect ratio 20:9
Pixel density 269 ppi
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No
Max brightness 560 nits
HDR support No
Screen-to-body ratio 83.1 %
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Nokia G42
450 nits
sRGB gamut95.3 %
Response time29 ms
Contrast990:1

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 165 mm (6.5 in)
Width 75.8 mm (2.98 in)
Thickness 8.55 mm (0.34 in)
Weight 193.8 g (6.84 oz)
Water resistance IP52
Back panel Plastic
Frame Plastic
Colors - Gray
- Purple
Fingerprint sensor Yes In-Button
Screen-to-body ratio
Nokia G42
83.1 %

Performance

Testing Nokia G42 In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus
Max Frequency 2200 MHz
CPU Cores 8 (2 + 6)
Architecture - 6/1.8 (Kryo 460 Silver (Cortex-A55))
- 2/2.2 (Kryo 460 Gold (Cortex-A76))
Process Samsung
Transistor Size 8 nm
Neural Processor Hexagon 686
Graphics Adreno 619
GPU Cores 256
GPU Frequency 950 MHz
FLOPS 486.4 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Nokia G42
753
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Nokia G42
1915
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)753
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)1915
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Nokia G42
388487
CPU141050
GPU69953
Memory91280
UX86204
NanoReview Score388487

Memory

RAM
RAM Size - 4 GB
- 6 GB
Memory Type LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency 2133 MHz
Channels 2
Storage
Storage Capacity128 GB
Storage TypeUFS 2.2
Memory CardMicroSD

Software

OS Android 13 (Upgradeable to Android 14)
OS Size 18 GB

Battery

Volume 5000 mAh
Max Charging Power 20 W
Battery Type Li-Po
Removable No
Wireless Charging No
Reverse Charging No
Fast Charging Yes (50% in 40 min)
Full Charge Time 2:00 h

Main camera

Matrix 50 MP
Zoom Digital
Flash LED
Stabilization Digital
8K Recording No
4K Recording No
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps)
Lenses count Standard: 50 MP
Macro: 2 MP
Depth: 2 MP
Features - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
Main lens
Matrix50 MP
Aperturef/1.8
AutofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigital

Front camera

Matrix 8 MP
Photo resolution 3264x2448 pixels
Aperture f/2.0
Sensor CMOS
Pixel size 1.12 μm
Autofocus No
Stabilization Digital
Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps
TOF 3D sensor No

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version 5.1
Bluetooth features LE
USB type USB Type-C
USB version 2
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
- Galileo
NFC* Varies by region
Infrared Port No
Connectivity
SIM Count*2
SIM TypeNano
SIM ModeDual SIM Standby
eSIM Support *No
Hybrid SlotYes
2G BandsGSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900
3G BandsWCDMA 1, 2, 4, 5, 8
LTE Bands*LTE (B/B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B17/B20/B28/B38/B39/B40/B41/B66)
LTE category18
5G SupportYes

Sound

Speakers Mono
3.5 mm Jack Yes
FM Radio Yes
Dolby Atmos No
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Nokia G42
78.5 dB

Other

Class Mid-range
Announced June, 2023 yr
Release Date June, 2023 yr
Launch Price ($) 199
Sensors - Proximity Sensor
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
Charger Included Yes 20 W
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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Comments (1)

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AntonApril 19, 2025 pm30 17:19
This phone actually has NFC. I confirmed it on my model.
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