Phone
Nokia G42
- Brand
- Nokia
- Release date
- 2023
- Screen size
- 6.56 ″
- Chip
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ SM4350AC
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Storage
- 64 GB
45 Fair
The UnboxingTN Verdict
out of 100
The Nokia G42 offers solid connectivity and a capable 50 MP main camera, but modest performance and a low-resolution display limit the experience.
What is good
- 5G and Wi‑Fi 5 provide modern everyday connectivity.
- 50 MP main camera leads a versatile triple-camera setup.
- 90 Hz refresh rate enables smoother scrolling.
What is not
- Snapdragon 480+ performance is modest for demanding tasks.
- 720 × 1612 IPS TFT display lacks sharpness.
- IP52 protection and 193.8 g weight limit the build appeal.
How the score breaks down
- Performance 30
- Camera 73
- Display 34
- Battery 25
- Connectivity 81
- Build 34
- Software 34
Specifications
Performance
- Chip
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ SM4350AC
- Chip maker
- Qualcomm
- Graphics
- Adreno 619
- Operating system
- Android
- System version
- 13
Memory and storage
- Memory
- 4 GB
- 6 GB
- Storage
- 64 GB
- 128 GB
Display
- Screen size
- 6.56 ″
- Resolution
- 720 × 1,612
- Panel type
- IPS TFT
- Refresh rate
- 90 Hz
- Pixel density
- 269 ppi
Battery
- Battery
- 5,000 mAh
Cameras
- Cameras
- wide · 50 MP
- ultrawide · 2 MP
- depth of field · 2 MP
Connectivity
- Mobile network
- 5G
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi 5
- Bluetooth
- 5.1
- USB
- 2.0 OTG Type-C
Design
- Weight
- 193.8 g
- Height
- 165 mm
- Width
- 75.8 mm
- Thickness
- 8.55 mm
- IP rating
- IP52
- Colours
- So Grey So Purple Magenta
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