Nokia (HMD Global) / PhonesReleased 2023-06-28
Nokia (HMD Global) G42 5G
G42 5G · June 2023
₦306,600
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Official launch price: $219.00
6.56-inch IPS LCD, 90Hz, 450 nits (typ), 560 nits (HBM) · 90Hz
Qualcomm SM4350-AC Snapdragon 480+ 5G (8 nm)
4GB / 6GB / 8GB RAM · 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
5000 mAh · 20W wired, PD3.0, QC3.0
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The Nokia (HMD Global) G42 5G features a 6.56-inch IPS LCD, 90Hz, 450 nits (typ), 560 nits (HBM) display with 90Hz refresh rate. It uses the Qualcomm SM4350-AC Snapdragon 480+ 5G (8 nm) processor with 4GB / 6GB / 8GB RAM. Storage options include 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM. Rear cameras: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth). Battery capacity is 5000 mAh, with 20W wired, PD3.0, QC3.0 charging. It runs Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades.
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LAUNCH DATE3 fields
- Announced
- June 28, 2023
- Released
- 2023-06-28
- Status
- Available. Released 2023, June 28
NETWORK6 fields
- Technology
- GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
- 2G Bands
- GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
- 3G Bands
- HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
- 4G LTE
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
- 5G
- 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA
- Speed
- HSPA, LTE, 5G
BODY5 fields
- Dimensions
- 165.0 x 75.8 x 8.6 mm
- Weight
- 193.8 g
- Build
- Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back (65% recycled), plastic frame
- SIM
- Nano-SIM (dual SIM, market dependent)
- IP Rating
- IP52 dust and splash resistant
DISPLAY7 fields
- Type
- IPS LCD, 90Hz, 450 nits (typ), 560 nits (HBM)
- Size
- 6.56 inches, 103.4 cm2 (~82.7% screen-to-body ratio)
- Screen-to-body
- ~82.7%
- Resolution
- 720 x 1612 pixels (~269 ppi density)
- Refresh Rate
- 90Hz
- Brightness
- 450 nits (typ), 560 nits (HBM)
- Protection
- Corning Gorilla Glass 3
PLATFORM4 fields
- OS
- Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades
- Chipset
- Qualcomm SM4350-AC Snapdragon 480+ 5G (8 nm)
- CPU
- Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460)
- GPU
- Adreno 619
MEMORY4 fields
- Card slot
- microSDXC (up to 1TB)
- RAM
- 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
- Internal
- 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
- Storage/RAM variants
- 4GB + 128GB, 6GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB
MAIN CAMERA3 fields
- Main camera
- 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
- Features
- LED flash, HDR, panorama, Night mode, Dark Vision, AI Portrait, OZO 3D audio
- Video
- 1080p@30fps
SELFIE CAMERA3 fields
- Selfie camera
- 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
- Features
- HDR
- Video
- 1080p@30fps
SOUND2 fields
- Loudspeaker
- Yes
- 3.5mm jack
- Yes
COMMUNICATION6 fields
- WLAN
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
- Bluetooth
- 5.1, A2DP, LE
- Positioning
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
- NFC
- Yes (market/region dependent)
- Radio
- FM radio
- USB
- USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
FEATURES1 fields
- Sensors
- Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass, ambient light
BATTERY3 fields
- Capacity
- 5000 mAh
- Type
- Li-Po, user replaceable (QuickFix)
- Charging Type
- 20W wired, PD3.0, QC3.0
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION4 fields
- Colors
- So Grey, So Purple, So Pink
- Models
- TA-1581
- Price in Nigeria
- ₦306,600
- Launch Price (USD)
- $219.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price)
SECURITY1 fields
- Security
- Fingerprint (side-mounted), face unlock
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