Nokia G42 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M40
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M40 has better RAM than Nokia G42 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy M40 has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Nokia G42 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1612 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Nokia G42 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy M40 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.56 in | 6.3 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple | 32 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 9999 | 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. 9999. The launch Date of the second phone is June 12, 2019. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M40 is Rs. 14999.
Display comparison
Nokia G42 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.56 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M40's 6.3 inch screen. Nokia G42 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M40 has IPS LCD Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 409 PPI & Nokia's phone has only 269 PPI display density. Nokia G42 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy M40 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy M40's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Nokia G42 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Nokia G42 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy M40's 32 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy M40 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Nokia G42 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 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 9.0 (Pie) version.
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| Name | Nokia G42 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy M40 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | June 28, 2023 | June 12, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | - | 73.9 x 155.3 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 168 g | |
| Colors | Meteor Grey, Lavender | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.56 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 409 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91.8% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Brightness 450 nits (typ.), 400 nits (min.) 560 nits with brightness boost | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 2 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), 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 |
| 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 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP52 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP AF f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Macro) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) with autofocus | 32 MP f/1.7 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP f/2.2 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus |
| Features | Night mode, Dark Vision, Tripod mode, AI portrait, 50MP mode with HDR, Personalized | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 2160p @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | 16 MP f/2 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460 | 2x2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 612 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+/FLAC |
| Video | Yes | MP4/WMV/H.265 |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 20W Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |