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Nokia G42 5G
Nokia

Nokia G42 5G

$2492023

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

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Full Specifications

SpecNokia G42 5G
SoftwareAndroid 13
Body
Weight193 g
Material100% recycled plastic back, repairable design
IP ratingIP52
Dimensions164.6 x 75.8 x 8.5 mm
Camera
Main camera50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF
Depth2 MP, f/2.4
Front camera8 MP, f/2.0
Macro2 MP, f/2.4
Video1080p@30fps
Memory
RAM4 GB / 6 GB
Storage options128 GB
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh
Charging20W wired
Wireless chargingNo
Display
Size6.56 inches
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1612 x 720
Refresh rate90Hz
Brightness (nits)450
Processor
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz + 6x1.9 GHz)
GPUAdreno 619
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
Connectivity
5G
NFC
USBUSB-C 2.0
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.1

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