Nokia G42
General
Release Date
2023 June 28
OS at Launch
Android 13
Details
Android 13
Major Update Cycle
2 Years
Security Update Cycle
3 Years
Body
Dimensions
165 x 75.8 x 8.6 mm
Weight
193.8 g
Build
Plastic back and frame
QuickFix design
QuickFix design
SIM
Single SIM Nano-SIM or Dual SIM 2x Nano-SIM, dual stand-by
Card Slot
MicroSDXC
IP Rating
Waterdrop Protection
Colors
Gray, Purple
Display
Size
6.56 inches
Screen to Body Ratio
82.70 %
Type
IPS LCD
Refresh Rate
90 HZ
Brightness
560 nits (peak)
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio 269 ppi density
Protection
Gorilla Glass 3
Technical
RAM/Storage V1
4GB/128GB
RAM/Storage V2
6GB/128GB
Version 1
Chipset
Qualcomm SnapDragon 480 Plus
Nanometers
8 nm
CPU
Octa-core 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 + 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460
GPU
Adreno 619
Internal Storage Type
UFS 2.2
Camera
Main
50 MP, f/1.8, wide, AF
2 MP, macro
2 MP, depth
2 MP, macro
2 MP, depth
OIS
No
Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video
1080p@30fps
Selfie
8 MP
Video
Yes
Connectivity
5G
Yes
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Wi-Fi 6/7
WiFi 6
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
No
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
FM Radio
Yes internal
Infrared
No
Battery
Capacity
5000mAh
Wired charging
20W
Wireless Charging
No
Other Details
Non-removable Li-Po
PD3.0, QC3
PD3.0, QC3
Charger Included?
No
Sound
Stereo Speakers
No
3.5mm jack
Yes
Other
Sensors
Fingerprint side-mounted, accelerometer, proximity, compass
FAQs
Yes, Nokia G42 offers IP52 rating, which means it can survive only minor water drops, with no official certification.
Nokia announced 2 major Android updates. So it will receive Android 14, and last update will be Android 15.
Nokia announced 3 years of security updates for Nokia G42, so it will receive patches approximately until 2026.
Yes, Nokia G42 offers WiFi 6.