Nokia 8 vs Nokia G42 5G
Quick Comparison
Nokia G42 5G has better RAM than Nokia 8. In terms of display resolution, Nokia 8 has better resolution of 2560 x 1440 than Nokia G42 5G which has resolution of 1612 x 720. Nokia G42 5G has more internal memory than Nokia.
| Name | Nokia 8 | Nokia G42 5G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.3 in | 6.56 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP + 13 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 18999 | Rs. 12599 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August, 2017. The cost of Nokia 8 is Rs. 18999. The launch Date of the second phone is June 28, 2023. The cost of Nokia G42 5G is Rs. 12599.
Display comparison
Nokia 8 has screen size of 5.3 inches which falls short to Nokia G42 5G's 6.56 inch screen. Both the phones have IPS Screen Type. Nokia 8 has display density of 554 PPI & Nokia G42 5G has only 269 PPI display density. Nokia 8 has 16:9 aspect ratio where as Nokia G42 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Nokia G42 5G's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Nokia 8's lower 4 GB RAM. Nokia G42 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Nokia 8 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Nokia G42 5G's 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Nokia 8's 13 MP + 13 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Nokia 8 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Nokia G42 5G's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 7.1.1 and the second one on 13 version.
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| Name | Nokia 8 | Nokia G42 5G |
| General | ||
| 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 | August, 2017 | June 28, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 73.7 x 151.5 x 7.9 mm | - |
| Weight | 160 g | |
| Colors | Meteor Grey, Lavender | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.3 inches, 1440 x 2560 pixels | 6.56 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 554 PPI | ~ 269 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 69.4% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Screen Protection | Brightness 450 nits (typ.), 400 nits (min.) 560 nits with brightness boost |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 5 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 512 GB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | 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 | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax-ready | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity, Barometer | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | No | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP52 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP + 13 MP with autofocus | 50 MP AF f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Macro) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) with autofocus |
| Features | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Night mode, Dark Vision, Tripod mode, AI portrait, 50MP mode with HDR, Personalized |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP with Autofocus | 8 MP |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to v8.1 (Oreo) | Android v13 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ |
| CPU | 2.45 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460 | |
| GPU | Adreno 540 | Adreno 619 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | Yes |
| Video | MP4, H.264 | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3090 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 3.0 | Yes, 20W Fast Charging |