Nokia C31 vs Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Nokia C31. In terms of display resolution, Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 1612 x 720 than Nokia C31 which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Nokia C31
| Name | Nokia C31 | Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.74 in | 6.56 in |
| Internal Memory | 32 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 7999 | Rs. 16198 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is December 15, 2022. The cost of Nokia C31 is Rs. 7999. 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 Nokia C31's 6.74 inch screen. Nokia C31 has IPS LCD Screen type where as Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has IPS Screen type. Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 269 PPI & Nokia C31 has only 257 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 Nokia C31's lower 3 GB RAM. Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Nokia C31 (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Nokia C31's 13 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 8 MP Front Camera in comparison to Nokia C31's 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 12 and the second one on 13 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Nokia C31 | Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | C31 | G42 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | December 15, 2022 | June 28, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.98 x 169.2 x 8.55 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | |
| Colors | Meteor Grey, Lavender | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.74 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels | 6.56 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 257 PPI | ~ 269 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 80.9% | |
| Glass Type | 2.5D toughened glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | Brightness 450 nits (typ.), 400 nits (min.) 560 nits with brightness boost | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 32 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 256 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 b/g/n | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax-ready |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2, A2DP | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | IP52 | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP52 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) 2 MP (Macro) Macro | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) AF 2 MP (Macro) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Camera from Google, Portrait mode, HDR, Night mode, Storage smarts | Night mode, Dark Vision, Tripod mode, AI portrait, 50MP mode with HDR, Personalized |
| Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP | 8 MP |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v13 |
| Chipset | Unisoc SC9863A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ |
| CPU | 1.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460 |
| GPU | IMG8322 | Adreno 619 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5050 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 10W | Yes, 20W Fast Charging |