Nokia G42 5G
128 GB, Purple, 6.56", Dual SIM, 50 Mpx, 5GColour
Product details
| Memory | 6 GB |
| Storage capacity | 128 GB |
| Display size (inches) | 6.56" |
| Image resolution | 720 x 1612 Pixels |
| Operating system | Android |
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Number of cameras | Triple camera |
| Item number | 36745833 |
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| Category | |
| Manufacturer no. | 101Q5003H045 |
| Release date | 31.5.2023 |
| External links |
| Colour group | Violet |
| Exact colour description | Purple |
| Case material | Plastic |
| Specific material description | Plastic |
| Model range | Nokia G |
| Mobile features | 3.5mm jack socket, Fingerprint |
| SAR value | 0.74 W/kg |
| Operating system | Android |
| Operating System Version | Android 13 |
| Display size (inches) | 6.56" |
| Panel technology | IPS |
| Image resolution | 720 x 1612 Pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz |
| Notch | Drop Notch / Water-Drop Notch |
| Pixel density | 269 ppi |
| Colour depth | 24 bits |
| Mobile phone standard | 5G |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, NFC, WLAN |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax |
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 |
| Number of cameras | Triple camera |
| Camera resolution | 50 Mpx |
| F number main camera | 1.80 f |
| Camera feature | HDR, Wide-angle |
| Image stabilisation | Optical (OIS) |
| Front camera resolution | 8 Mpx |
| Max. Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Max. video resolution standard | Full HD |
| Refresh rate at max. resolution | 30p |
| USB connector type | USB-C |
| Mobile processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus |
| Number of processor cores | 8 -Core |
| Processor clock frequency | 2.20 GHz |
| Memory | 6 GB |
| Storage capacity | 128 GB |
| Max. memory extension | 1000 GB |
| Memory card type | microSD |
| SIM card type | Nano SIM |
| SIM type | Dual SIM |
| SIM slot | Nano SIM |
| SIM slot 2 | Nano SIM |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Compass, Proximity sensor |
| Type of satellite navigation system | A-GPS, Compass, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS |
| Navigation software | Google Maps |
| Battery type | LiPo |
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Protection type (IP code) | IP52 |
| Smart home ecosystem | Google Assistant |
| Smarthome communication standard | Google Assistant |
| Manufacturer commitment | RE100, SBTi |
| Scope of delivery | Safety brochure, Short manual, SIM needle, USB-C cable |
| Height | 8.55 mm |
| Width | 75.80 mm |
| Length | 165 mm |
| Weight | 192 g |
| Length | 18.60 cm |
| Width | 9.30 cm |
| Height | 4 cm |
| Weight | 348 g |
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Reviews & Ratings
Statutory warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Smartphones» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Galaxus- 16.Sony2,6 %
- 17.Cat2,7 %
- 18.Nokia2,8 %
- 19.Crosscall2,9 %
- 20.Doro3,1 %
Statutory warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Galaxus- 14.Nothing4 days
- 14.Oukitel4 days
- 18.Nokia5 days
- 18.OnePlus5 days
- 20.Google6 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Smartphones» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 5.Apple2,4 %
- 6.Fairphone2,6 %
- 6.Nokia2,6 %
- 8.OPPO3 %
- 9.Emporia3,2 %
- Easy to repair
- Favourable price
- Good performance
- 5G support
- Time-limited OS updates
- 720p screen only
The Nokia G42 is an affordable 5G smartphone that users can easily repair themselves. But the mobile is also a good performer, looks great in purple and offers a decent camera system - as long as you use it in good light.At a reasonable price, the Nokia G42's mid-range performance makes it a tempting buy. However, questions remain about its longevity and actual service life.
Making phone calls, sending messages, surfing the internet - for most people, everyday life without a smartphone is almost unthinkable. This makes it all the more important to be able to rely on the devices. Which model is the test winner? Which has the best mobile camera or the most powerful battery?...