Nokia G42 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) vs Nokia G21
Quick Comparison
Both Nokia G42 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) and Nokia G21 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Nokia G42 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 1612 x 720 than Nokia G21 which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Nokia G42 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has more internal memory than Nokia G21
| Name | Nokia G42 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) | Nokia G21 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.56 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5050 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 10999 | Rs. 14999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is June 28, 2023. The cost of Nokia G42 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 10999. The launch Date of the second phone is April 26, 2022. The cost of Nokia G21 is Rs. 14999.
Display comparison
Nokia G42 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.56 inches in comparison to Nokia G21's 6.5 inch screen. Nokia G42 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS Screen type where as Nokia G21 has IPS LCD Screen type. Nokia G21 has display density of 270 PPI & Nokia G42 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has only 269 PPI display density. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 4 GB RAM Nokia G42 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Nokia G21 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 13 and the second one on 11 version.
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| Name | Nokia G42 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) | Nokia G21 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | G42 5G | G21 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | June 28, 2023 | April 26, 2022 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.9 x 164.6 x 8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | |
| Colors | Meteor Grey, Lavender | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 180 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.56 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.5 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 270 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.6% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Brightness 450 nits (typ.), 400 nits (min.) 560 nits with brightness boost | Sunlight Brightness Boost , 400 Nits |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 2 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| 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, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax-ready | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| 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 (G-sensor), Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP52 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Android One Phone | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) AF 2 MP (Macro) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Macro) Macro 2 MP (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night mode, Dark Vision, Tripod mode, AI portrait, 50MP mode with HDR, Personalized | AI imaging Technology, Low Light Imaging |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ | Unisoc T606 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460 | 2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes, with FM Recording |
| Document Reader | Yes | |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5050 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 20W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Charging Capable (In Box Charger is 10W) |