Nokia
Nokia G42 5G
Affordable repair-friendly 5G smartphone with 90Hz display
- Display: 6.56-inch IPS LCD
- Battery: 5000mAh
Price
$249 – $349
Typical retail range — check local retailers before you buy.
Editor score8.3/10
Reader average will appear after the first published user review.
Overview
Nokia G42 5G features Snapdragon 480+ 5G, a 90Hz display, QuickFix repairability, clean Android experience and a large 5000mAh battery.
Verdict
What we like — and what gave us pause during testing.
Pros
- Easy self repair
- 90Hz display
- Large battery
- MicroSD support
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- HD+ resolution
- No NFC in some regions
- Average cameras
Full specifications
Verified at publish time — regional SKUs and bands may differ.
| OS | Android 13 |
|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| GPU | Adreno 619 |
| NFC | No |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB |
| SIM | Dual Nano SIM |
| USB | USB Type-C |
| Build | Plastic Back |
| Frame | Plastic |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Colors | Purple, Pink, Gray |
| Status | Available |
| Weight | 194g |
| Battery | 5000mAh |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 480+ 5G |
| Display | 6.56-inch IPS LCD |
| Network | 2G,3G,4G,5G |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB |
| Charging | 20W Fast Charging |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
| Speakers | Single Speaker |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 |
| OZO Audio | Yes |
| Audio Jack | 3.5mm |
| Brightness | 450 nits |
| Dimensions | 165 x 75.8 x 8.55 mm |
| Night Mode | Yes |
| Protection | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Resolution | 1612 x 720 |
| AI Portrait | Yes |
| Dark Vision | Yes |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Fingerprint | Side Mounted |
| Main Camera | 50MP f/1.8 |
| Memory Card | microSDXC up to 1TB |
| Rear Camera | 50MP + 2MP + 2MP |
| Virtual RAM | Up to 5GB |
| Depth Sensor | 2MP |
| Display Type | HD+ LCD |
| Front Camera | 8MP |
| Macro Camera | 2MP |
| Refresh Rate | 90Hz |
| Release Date | 2023 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 |
| Pixel Density | 269 ppi |
| Repairability | QuickFix Repair Design |
| Video Recording | 1080p 30fps |
| Android Upgrades | 2 Years |
| Reverse Charging | No |
| Security Updates | 3 Years |
| Water Resistance | IP52 |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180Hz |
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