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Nokia G42 5G

Nokia G42 5G
₦274,800
Brand: Nokia
Category: Smartphones
  • Display 6.56-inches HD+ screen
  • Camera 50MP triple camera / 8MP front
  • Memory 4/6GB RAM with 128GB ROM
  • Platform Snapdragon 480+ / Android 13

Our Rating

Ratings from experts

8.3
  • Design, Built Quality 7 / 10
  • Display Quality 9 / 10
  • Camera Quality 9 / 10
  • Audio & Multimedia 7 / 10
  • OS and Usability 9 / 10
  • Battery Performance 9 / 10

The Nokia G42 ‌5G is a midrange smartphone equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ processor.It is indeed ‌available with either 4GB ⁤or 6GB of RAM and comes with 128GB of internal storage.The device ⁣features a 6.56-inch HD+ (1612 x⁤ 720 pixels) OLED display,‌ which is protected by Corning Gorilla glass 3.

On the front, the ‌Nokia G42 5G includes an 8-megapixel camera for ‌selfies. The rear camera setup consists of a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. This combination ‌supports⁢ basic photography and depth effects.

The phone incorporates a​ side-mounted fingerprint sensor for biometric security. Connectivity options include Bluetooth 5.0 and 5G network support.It is powered by a 5000mAh battery that supports 20W fast‍ charging. The device runs on Android‍ 13 out of the box ⁣and includes standard sensors such as an accelerometer, proximity sensor, and ⁢ambient light sensor.

Full Specifications

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 -
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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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