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Nokia G42 5G
Nokia G42 5G Highlights and Overview
This is Nokia G42 5G. It is a midrange smartphone that is powered by the Snapdragon 480+ CPU, along with 4/6GB RAM and a single 128GB ROM. The G42 5G comes in a 6.56-inches HD+ display, and it is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
The Nokia G42 5G has a single 8-megapixel selfie camera, while a set of three sensors that includes a 50-megapixel primary sensor, 2-megapixel depth lens and a third 2-megapixel macro shooter are kept on the rear.
The device has a side mounted fingerprint scanner, support Bluetooth 5.0, has a 5000mAh battery with 20W fast charger, while Google Android 13 is available out of the box.
Nokia G42 5G Full Specifications and Features
NETWORK
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G Network Bands | 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 and SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G Network Bands | 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Network Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 13, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G Network Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G |
LAUNCH
| Also Known As |
- - |
BODY
| Dimensions | 165 x 75.8 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 193.8 grams |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3) Plastic back / Plastic frame |
| SIM Type | Single SIM (Nano-SIM, eSIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
DISPLAY
| Display Type | IPS LCD touchscreen / 16M colors / 90Hz refresh / 560 nits of peak brightness |
| Size | 6.56 inches, (82.73% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (269 ppi density) |
PLATFORM
| Operating System | Android 13 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM4350-AC Snapdragon 480+ 5G (8 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460) |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
MEMORY
| RAM + ROM | 4GB + 128GB / 6GB + 128GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, up to 1TB via microSD card (uses SIM-2 slot) |
MAIN CAMERA
| Camera Type | Triple Lenses |
| Camera Sensor(s) |
Main: 50MP, f/1.8, PDAF Macro: 2MP, f/2.2 Depth: 2MP, f/2.2 |
| Camera Features | Autofocus / Dual-LED dual-tone flash / HDR / panorama |
| Video Resolution | 1080p@30fps |
SELFIE CAMERA
| Camera Type | Single Lens |
| Camera Sensor(s) | 8-megapixel |
| Camera Features | Face Beautification / FaceID / HDR |
| Video Resolution | 1080p@30fps |
SOUND
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Speaker Location | Placed at the basement |
| Audio Jack Type | Yes, 3.5mm audio jack |
CONNECTIVITY
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive |
| NFC | |
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC |
| FM Radio | Yes |
BATTERY
| Battery Capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 5000mAh battery |
OTHER FEATURES
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Box Contents | Charging Brick / USB cable |
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