Overview

The Nokia G42 5G is a budget-friendly smartphone that offers a large display, decent performance, and a long-lasting battery. It is designed for those who want a reliable device without breaking the bank.

Display

  • Display Size: 6.56 inches
  • Display Type: IPS LCD
  • Display Resolution: 720 x 1612 pixels (HD+)
  • Other Display Features: 90Hz refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Glass 3, 450 nits typical brightness, 560 nits peak brightness

Design and Build

  • Dimensions: 165 x 75.8 x 8.55 mm
  • Weight: 193.8 grams
  • Build Materials: Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
  • Water and Dust Resistance: IP52 rating, dust and splash resistant
  • Other Design Features: QuickFix user-reparable design

Processor and Performance

  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
  • CPU: Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460)
  • GPU: Adreno 619
  • RAM: 4GB, 6GB, 8GB
  • Other Performance Features: None

Camera

Rear Camera

  • Main Camera: 50MP, f/1.8 aperture, AF
  • Secondary Camera: 2MP (macro), 2MP (depth)
  • Camera Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama, 1080p@30fps video recording

Front Camera

  • Front Camera: 8MP
  • Front Camera Features: None

Battery and Charging

  • Battery Capacity: 5000mAh, non-removable
  • Charging: 20W wired, PD3.0, QC3

Connectivity and Other Features

  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE, GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, NFC (market/region dependent), FM radio, USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
  • Biometrics: Fingerprint (side-mounted)
  • Other Features: Accelerometer, proximity, compass, loudspeaker, 3.5mm jack

Software

  • Operating System: Android 13, upgradable to Android 14
  • Other Software Features: 2 future OS upgrades promised

Pricing and Availability

  • Price: Starting at £179 (UK), AU$449 (Australia)
  • Storage Options: 128GB
  • Color Options: So Purple, So Grey
  • Availability: Released on August 10, 2023 (UK and Australia), US availability TBC