Model Reference
Nokia G42
- • Android • 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Nokia G42 matters as a Nokia smartphone because it helps document what the brand was offering in that part of its lineup. On this site, the model is especially useful as a reference point for 50 MP camera, 5000 mAh battery, and 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G support.
Specifications
| Release year | - |
|---|---|
| Type | smartphone |
| OS | Android |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Display | 6.56" / 6.56 inches, 103.4 cm / 720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density) |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Memory | RAM 8192 MB, Storage 262144 MB |
| Camera | Main 50 MP, Front 8 MP |
| Body | 193.8 g / 165 mm x 75.8 mm x 8.6 mm |
| Network technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 13, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 |
| Network speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Body build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM |
| 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 |
| Card slot | microSDXC |
| Internal memory | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| Main camera text | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF, 2 MP, (macro), 2 MP, (depth) |
| Main camera features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Main camera video | 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie camera text | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera features | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| WLAN | WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Battery type | Li-Po 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired, PD3.0, QC3 |
| Colors | Gray, Purple, Red |
Why This Model Matters
Nokia G42 matters as a Nokia smartphone because it helps document what the brand was offering in that part of its lineup. On this site, the model is especially useful as a reference point for 50 MP camera, 5000 mAh battery, and 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G support.
Descriptions
Nokia G42 is a Nokia smartphone. In this catalog, the model is most closely associated with Android software, 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G connectivity, 6.56" display, 5000 mAh battery, and 262144 MB storage.
Nokia G42 fits into Nokia's lineup as a smartphone focused on everyday communication and practical hardware choices. Support for 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G helps place it within the network standards of its generation. Notable details include Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460) chipset, camera features such as LED flash, HDR, panorama, glass front, plastic back, plastic frame, and fm radio, which helps explain how this device compared with nearby Nokia models in the same period.
For buyers or researchers comparing Nokia devices, Nokia G42 is useful as a reference point for what a smartphone typically offered in that period. Key reference points include 262144 MB of storage, 5000 mAh battery capacity, and 50 MP main camera.
On this page, the specifications table and descriptive notes help place Nokia G42 within the wider Nokia catalog. Details such as 6.56 inches, 103.4 cm and 165 x 75.8 x 8.6 mm and 193.8 g provide extra context for understanding the device's design priorities and day-to-day usability.
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