The phone was launched on 2023, June 28, with a price of around $ 285.22 / £ 129.99 / € 165.83 / ₹ 11,499 in Nepal. It runs on Android 13, featuring a 6.56 inches touchscreen display, and has 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM. Phone is powered by a Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable battery, the device ensures long-lasting performance.
Display and Design
The phone sports a 6.56 inches, 103.4 cm2 (~82.7% screen-to-body ratio) touchscreen display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density). With a IPS LCD, 90Hz, 450 nits (typ), 560 nits (peak) screen, this device offers a smooth visual experience, available in color variants like Gray, Purple, Red.
Performance, Storage, and Battery
The phone runs Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 and powered by a Qualcomm SM4350-AC Snapdragon 480+ 5G (8 nm), Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460). Equipped with 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM and internal storage, the phone weighs 193.8 g (6.84 oz) and measures 165 x 75.8 x 8.6 mm (6.50 x 2.98 x 0.34 in). It also houses a robust Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable battery for extensive usage.
Camera
The rear camera setup includes a 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF 2 MP, (macro) 2 MP, (depth) and It supports 1080p@30fps video recording. For selfies, the device includes a 8 MP front camera, also supporting Yes video recording.
Nokia G42 Connectivity and Sensors
The Nokia G42 offers connectivity options like Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE, USB with USB Type-C 2.0, OTG, and HSPA, LTE, 5G. It supports Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (2x Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) and includes sensors like Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass.