HMD Crest 2 Pro vs Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than HMD Crest 2 Pro. In terms of display resolution, HMD Crest 2 Pro has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 1612 x 720. Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than HMD Crest 2 Pro
| Name | HMD Crest 2 Pro | Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.56 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 22990 | Rs. 16198 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be July 25, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of HMD Crest 2 Pro is Rs. 22990. The launch Date of the second phone is June 28, 2023. The cost of Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 16198.
Display comparison
Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.56 inches which falls short to HMD Crest 2 Pro's 6.78 inch screen. HMD Crest 2 Pro has OLED Screen type where as Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has IPS Screen type. HMD's phone has display density of 395 PPI & Nokia's phone has only 269 PPI display density. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to HMD Crest 2 Pro's lower 6 GB RAM. Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than HMD Crest 2 Pro (128 GB).
Camera comparison
HMD Crest 2 Pro's 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. HMD Crest 2 Pro will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 13 version.
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| Name | HMD Crest 2 Pro | Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Crest 2 Pro | G42 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 25, 2026 (Expected) | June 28, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Meteor Grey, Lavender | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.56 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 269 PPI |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Brightness 450 nits (typ.), 400 nits (min.) 560 nits with brightness boost | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 256 GB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1, n3, n40, n28 and n78 | n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n40, n41 (full), n66, n77, n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax-ready |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP52 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 2 Years of Quarterly Security Updates | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP (Wide Angle) 8 MP (Ultra Wide) 2 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) AF 2 MP (Macro) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Selfie Gestures, Selfie Slow Motion, Tripod Mode, FlashShot, AI HDR, Tone Control, Night selfie, AI Super Portrait, Super Night | Night mode, Dark Vision, Tripod mode, AI portrait, 50MP mode with HDR, Personalized |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP Punch Hole | 8 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v13 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460 |
| GPU | Adreno | Adreno 619 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 20W Fast Charging |