Nokia G42 5G
128 GB, Purple, 6.56", Dual SIM, 50 Mpx, 5GCurrently out of stock
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Product details
Snap, share, shop, stream - 5G connectivity lets you do it all at your pace. AI-powered image processing lets you take crisp photos and share them quickly on your social networks.
No charging for days and no worries for years - the 3-day battery gets you through the weekend, while QuickFix repair capability means you can make repairs at home and keep your phone longer.
| Memory | 6 GB |
| Storage capacity | 128 GB |
| Display size (inches) | 6.56" |
| Image resolution | 720 x 1612 Pixels |
| Operating system | Android |
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Number of cameras | Triple camera |
| Item number | 36745833 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Category | |
| Manufacturer no. | 101Q5003H045 |
| Release date | 31.5.2023 |
| Sales rank in Category Smartphones | |
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| Colour group | Violet |
| Exact colour description | Purple |
| Case material | Plastic |
| Specific material description | Plastic |
| Model range | Nokia G |
| Mobile features | 3.5mm jack socket, Fingerprint |
| SAR value | 0.74 W/kg |
| Operating system | Android |
| Operating System Version | Android 13 |
| Display size (inches) | 6.56" |
| Panel technology | IPS |
| Image resolution | 720 x 1612 Pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz |
| Notch | Drop Notch / Water-Drop Notch |
| Pixel density | 269 ppi |
| Colour depth | 24 bits |
| Mobile phone standard | 5G |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, NFC, WLAN |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax |
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 |
| Number of cameras | Triple camera |
| Camera resolution | 50 Mpx |
| F number main camera | 1.80 f |
| Camera feature | HDR, Wide-angle |
| Image stabilisation | Optical (OIS) |
| Front camera resolution | 8 Mpx |
| Max. Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Max. video resolution standard | Full HD |
| Refresh rate at max. resolution | 30p |
| USB connector type | USB-C |
| Mobile processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus |
| Number of processor cores | 8 -Core |
| Processor clock frequency | 2.20 GHz |
| Memory | 6 GB |
| Storage capacity | 128 GB |
| Max. memory extension | 1000 GB |
| Memory card type | microSD |
| SIM card type | Nano SIM |
| SIM type | Dual SIM |
| SIM slot | Nano SIM |
| SIM slot 2 | Nano SIM |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Compass, Proximity sensor |
| Type of satellite navigation system | A-GPS, Compass, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS |
| Navigation software | Google Maps |
| Battery type | LiPo |
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Charging technology | Fast Charge |
| Protection type (IP code) | IP52 |
| Smart home ecosystem | Google Assistant |
| Smarthome communication standard | Google Assistant |
| Manufacturer commitment | RE100, SBTi |
| Scope of delivery | Safety brochure, Short manual, SIM needle, USB-C cable |
| Height | 8.55 mm |
| Width | 75.80 mm |
| Length | 165 mm |
| Weight | 192 g |
| Length | 18.60 cm |
| Width | 9.30 cm |
| Height | 4 cm |
| Weight | 348 g |
Specifications may include unverified machine translations.
30-day right of returnReturn policy
24 Months Bring-in WarrantyWarranty provisions
Reviews & Ratings
Warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Smartphones» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 15.Sony2.5 %
- 16.Cat2.6 %
- 17.Nokia2.9 %
- 18.Crosscall3 %
- 19.Doro3.1 %
Warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 16.Oukitel5 days
- 18.Google6 days
- 18.Nokia6 days
- 20.Blackview7 days
- 21.Huawei8 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Smartphones» category returned?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 5.Apple2.4 %
- 6.Fairphone2.6 %
- 6.Nokia2.6 %
- 8.Doro3 %
- 8.OPPO3 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus
Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingGood78/100
Very good80/100
- Easy to repair
- Favourable price
- Good performance
- 5G support
- Time-limited OS updates
- 720p screen only
The Nokia G42 is an affordable 5G smartphone that users can easily repair themselves. But the mobile is also a good performer, looks great in purple and offers a decent camera system - as long as you use it in good light.At a reasonable price, the Nokia G42's mid-range performance makes it a tempting buy. However, questions remain about its longevity and actual service life.
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