Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than HMD Vibe 5G. In terms of display resolution, Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 1612 x 720 than HMD Vibe 5G which has resolution of 1604 x 720. Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than HMD Vibe 5G
| Name | Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | HMD Vibe 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.56 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 16198 | Rs. 8999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is June 28, 2023. The cost of Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 16198. The cost of HMD Vibe 5G is Rs. 8999.
Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.56 inches which falls short to HMD Vibe 5G's 6.67 inch screen. There is IPS Screen Type in both the phones. Nokia's phone has display density of 269 PPI & HMD's phone has only 264 PPI display density. Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as HMD Vibe 5G has 18.5:9 aspect ratio.
Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to HMD Vibe 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than HMD Vibe 5G (128 GB).
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.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 13 and the second one on 15 version.
| Name | Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | HMD Vibe 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | G42 5G | TA-1741 DS |
| 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 |
| Security Updates | 2 years | |
| Release Date | June 28, 2023 | |
| In The Box | Charger, Jelly Case, User Guide, SIM pin, USB Type-C Cable | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.8 x 165 x 8.65 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Meteor Grey, Lavender | Charcoal |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.56 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.67 inches, 720 x 1604 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 18.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 264 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.7% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Toughened glass |
| Features | Brightness 450 nits (typ.), 400 nits (min.) 560 nits with brightness boost | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n40, n41 (full), n66, n77, n78 | n40, n41, n77, n78, n1, n3, n5, n8, n28 |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | No | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax-ready | 802.11 a/b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive | Yes, v5.2 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO | GPS/AGPS, GLONASS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyro, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP52 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) AF 2 MP (Macro) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night mode, Dark Vision, Tripod mode, AI portrait, 50MP mode with HDR, Personalized | HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | 8 MP Punch Hole |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v15 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ | Unisoc T760 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460 | |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Document Reader | Yes | |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 20W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging |