Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs Nokia G42 5G
The Verdict
iPhone 15 Plus commands a 3.6x price premium and delivers substantially across flagship metrics. Its 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with 2000 nits brightness, 60Hz refresh, and 2796 x 1290 resolution crushes Nokia's 6.56-inch IPS LCD screen (450 nits, 90Hz, 1612 x 720). Apple's A16 Bionic processor vastly outperforms Snapdragon 480+ 5G in real-world performance and app optimization. Camera system favors iPhone with 48MP main sensor, 12MP ultrawide, and 4K 60fps Dolby Vision video versus Nokia's 50MP main with 1080p 30fps maximum. Battery capacity slightly favors Nokia at 5000mAh versus 4383mAh, yet iPhone's efficiency typically delivers comparable or better longevity. IP68 water resistance (iPhone) beats IP52 (Nokia). RAM starts at 6GB (iPhone) compared to 4GB (Nokia base), and storage options reach 512GB versus 128GB only. Nokia emphasizes repairability and eco-friendly recycled materials, appealing to sustainability-conscious buyers on tight budgets. For someone wanting flagship performance, camera quality, and ecosystem integration, iPhone 15 Plus justifies its cost. Budget-conscious users prioritizing battery life and basic 5G connectivity will find Nokia G42 5G adequate, though its display and performance lag considerably.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 15 Plus if…
- →Outstanding battery life from large 4383 mAh cell
- →Dynamic Island replaces notch on a non-Pro model
- →48 MP main camera is a major upgrade over iPhone 14 Plus
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 15 Plus
Pros
- Outstanding battery life from large 4383 mAh cell
- Dynamic Island replaces notch on a non-Pro model
- 48 MP main camera is a major upgrade over iPhone 14 Plus
- First USB-C port on a standard Plus model
- Large display great for media consumption
Cons
- Capped at 60Hz with no ProMotion upgrade
- USB-C limited to USB 2.0 transfer speeds
- No telephoto camera
- No always-on display
- Bulky and heavy for everyday use
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 15 Plus | Nokia G42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 17 | Android 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 201 g | 193 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame | 100% recycled plastic back, repairable design |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP52 |
| Dimensions | 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm | 164.6 x 75.8 x 8.5 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 1080p@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | — |
| Depth | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB / 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4383 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 20W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.56 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2796 x 1290 | 1612 x 720 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 90Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 450 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz + 6x1.9 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Adreno 619 |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
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