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Updated: Apr 2026
Nokia G42
$150
(Expected Price)
Reviewed by the MobGadgets Tech Team
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Should you buy the Nokia G42?
Reasons to Buy
- Massive 6000 mAh battery life
- Large 6.7" display for media
- Excellent value at $150
Reasons to Avoid
- May be bulky due to large battery
- Average camera performance in low light
Full Specifications
- Network Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
- Launch Announced: 2023, June 28 Status: Available. Released 2023, June 28
- Body
Dimensions: 165 x 75.8 x 8.6 mm (6.50 x 2.98 x 0.34 in)
Weight: 193.8 g (6.84 oz)
Build: Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
SIM: Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (2x Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
- : Dust and splash resistant
QuickFix user-reparable design
- Display Type: IPS LCD, 90Hz, 450 nits (typ), 560 nits (peak) Size: 6.56 inches, 103.4 cm2 (~82.7% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution: 720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density) Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
- Platform OS: Android 13 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
- Memory Card slot - microSDXC Internal: 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
- Main Camera
Triple: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF
2 MP, (macro)
2 MP, (depth) Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama Video: 1080p@30fps
- Selfie camera Single: 8 MP Video: Yes
- Sound Loudspeaker : Yes 3.5mm jack : Yes
- Comms WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band Bluetooth: 5.1, A2DP, LE Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS NFC: Yes (market/region dependent) Radio: FM radio USB: USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
- Features Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
- Battery Type: Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable Charging: 20W wired, PD3.0, QC3
- Misc Colors: Gray, Purple, Red Price: € 174.70 / $ 160.00 / £ 172.99 / ₹ 10,709
Frequently Asked Questions
With its Dimensity 6300 chipset and 6GB of RAM, it handles everyday tasks and moderate gaming efficiently, though extremely graphic-intensive games may require lower settings.
Yes, to complement its massive 6000 mAh battery, it features standard fast charging capabilities to get you back up and running quickly.
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