[ NOKIA ]
Smartphones
Nokia G42
Overall Score
43/100
Key Technical Specifications
Processor (CPU)
214509
Graphics (GPU)
47266
[ EXPERT VERDICT · SUMMARY ]
Nokia G42 is an engineering-tested smartphones achieving an overall rating of 43/100. It is positioned for balanced everyday compute and power efficiency.
Benchmark Performance Scores
Normalized 0–100 Scale
Gaming
Rating: Poor
15/100
NanoReview Score
Rating: Poor
43/100
Performance
Rating: Poor
30/100
Detailed Technical Specifications
Battery
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery type | Li-Po |
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Fast charging | Yes (50% in 40 min) |
| Full charging time | 2:00 hr |
| Max charge power | 20 W |
| Replaceable | No |
| Reverse charging | No |
| Wireless charging | No |
Benchmarks
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| CPU | 214509 |
| Data manipulation | 7196 |
| GPU | 47266 |
| Memory | 113571 |
| Multi-core score | 1890 |
| Photo editing | 26255 |
| Single-core score | 743 |
| Total score | 513089 |
| UX | 137743 |
| Video editing | 5156 |
| Web score | 8894 |
| Writing score | 13283 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 2G network | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G network | WCDMA 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 |
| 4G network | LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12/17, 13, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41 (full), 66 |
| 5G support | Yes |
| Bluetooth features | LE |
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| Hybrid slot | Yes |
| Infrared port | No |
| LTE Cat* | 18 |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby |
| NFC* | Depends on the region |
| Number of SIM* | 2 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano |
| USB features | - Charging- USB-Storage mode- OTG |
| USB type | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 |
| Wi-Fi features | - Dual Band- Wi-Fi Direct- Wi-Fi Hotspot- Wi-Fi Display |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) |
| eSIM support* | No |
Design and build
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Colors | Gray, Purple |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-button |
| Frame material | Plastic |
| Height | 165 mm (6.5 inches) |
| Rear material | Plastic |
| Thickness | 8.55 mm (0.34 inches) |
| Waterproof | IP52 |
| Weight | 193.8 g (6.84 oz) |
| Width | 75.8 mm (2.98 inches) |
Display
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Adaptive refresh rate | No |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 |
| Contrast | 990:1 |
| HDR support | No |
| Max rated brightness | 560 nits |
| PPI | 269 ppi |
| PWM | Not detected |
| RGB color space | 95.3% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz |
| Resolution | 720 x 1612 pixels |
| Response time | 29 ms |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 83.1% |
| Size | 6.56 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD |
Main camera
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 1080p video recording | Up to 60FPS |
| 4K video recording | No |
| 8K video recording | No |
| Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode- Pro mode |
| Flash | LED |
| Image resolution | 50 MP |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 50 MP2) Macro: 2 MP3) Depth: 2 MP |
| Matrix | 50 megapixels |
| Stabilization | Digital |
| Zoom | Digital |
Memory
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Channels | 2 |
| Memory card | MicroSD |
| Memory card max size | Up to 1024 GB |
| Memory clock | 2133 MHz |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X |
| RAM size | 4 GB |
| Storage size | 128 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 |
Other
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Announced | June 2023 |
| Bundled charger | Yes, 20 W |
| Category | Mid-range |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $199 |
| Release date | June 2023 |
| Sensors | - Proximity sensor- Accelerometer- Ambient light sensor- Compass- Fingerprint |
Performance
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Architecture | - 6 cores at 1.8 GHz: Kryo 460 Silver (Cortex-A55)- 2 cores at 2.2 GHz: Kryo 460 Gold (Cortex-A76) |
| CPU cores | 8 (2 + 6) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus |
| FLOPS | ~332.8 GFLOPS |
| GPU clock | 650 MHz |
| GPU shading units | 256 |
| Graphics | Adreno 619 |
| Lithography process | 8 nanometers |
| Manufacturing | Samsung |
| Max clock | 2200 MHz |
| Neural processor (NPU) | Hexagon 686 |
Recent User Tests
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Date | Benchmark |
| 📘 2023-12-05(Guest #1) | GeekBench CPU |
| 📘 2026-03-08(Aditya) | AnTuTu |
Selfie camera
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Depth sensor (TOF 3D) | No |
| Megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Pixel size | 1.12 micron |
| Sensor | CMOS |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
Software
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| OS size | 18 GB |
| Operating system | Android 13 (Can be upgraded to Android 14) |
Sound
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | No |
| FM radio | Yes |
| Headphone audio jack | Yes |
| Speakers | Mono |
Strengths & Limitations
Key Advantages
- Comprehensive positive benchmark metrics recorded.
Key Considerations
- No major hardware limitations flagged during benchmark run.
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Methodology, Provenance & Verification
Score version 2026.1 · Data verified 2026-08-26 · Source: official manufacturer datasheets and standardized reproducible benchmark suites (Geekbench 6, Cinebench R24, 3DMark).