Apple iPhone 11 vs Nokia G42 5G
The Verdict
Comparing these devices reveals fundamentally different market positions. Apple's iPhone 11 delivers superior display quality with 625 nits brightness versus the Nokia's 450 nits, paired with the A13 Bionic's raw processing power that dominates the Snapdragon 480+ 5G. Video recording capability favors iPhone at 4K 60fps versus 1080p 30fps. However, Nokia brings practical advantages: 5000 mAh battery outlasts iPhone's 3110 mAh by roughly 40 percent, offers 90Hz refresh rate versus 60Hz, and includes 5G connectivity absent from iPhone 11. Camera specs look competitive on paper (50 MP main sensor), but iPhone's computational photography and OIS typically produce better real-world results. The 6.56-inch display and 100 percent recycled plastic construction reflect Nokia's sustainability focus. Price tells the story: at $249 versus $699, Nokia G42 5G targets budget-conscious users seeking modern connectivity and battery life. iPhone 11 justifies premium pricing through ecosystem integration, faster performance, and proven reliability. Choose Nokia for value and 5G access; choose iPhone for superior imaging, processing power, and long-term software support.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 11 if…
- →Excellent value with A13 Bionic chip
- →Night mode on main camera
- →Dual camera system with ultrawide
Buy the Nokia G42 5G if…
- →Three years of OS updates and three years of security patches
- →Repairability-focused design with easily replaceable parts
- →100% recycled plastic back for environmental sustainability
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 11
Pros
- Excellent value with A13 Bionic chip
- Night mode on main camera
- Dual camera system with ultrawide
- Great battery life for the price
- Wide range of color options
Cons
- LCD display instead of OLED
- 720p-class resolution on 6.1-inch screen
- No telephoto camera
- 5W charger in the box (no fast charger)
- No 5G connectivity
Nokia G42 5G
Pros
- Three years of OS updates and three years of security patches
- Repairability-focused design with easily replaceable parts
- 100% recycled plastic back for environmental sustainability
- 5G connectivity at a budget $249 price
- 5000 mAh battery provides multi-day endurance
Cons
- HD+ resolution is pixelated on the 6.56-inch screen
- Snapdragon 480+ is underpowered for demanding tasks
- 2 MP macro and depth cameras are useless
- Only 20W charging is very slow for the 5000 mAh battery
- 8 MP front camera produces soft selfies
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 | Nokia G42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 13 | Android 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 194 g | 193 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | 100% recycled plastic back, repairable design |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP52 |
| Dimensions | 150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm | 164.6 x 75.8 x 8.5 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Depth | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB / 6 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3110 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired (adapter sold separately) | 20W wired |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.56 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1792 x 828 | 1612 x 720 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 90Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 625 | 450 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz + 6x1.9 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Adreno 619 |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1 |
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