Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2412 x 1084 than Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 1612 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.56 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 16198 | Rs. 20148 |
Related Products
Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is June 28, 2023. The cost of Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 16198. The launch Date of the second phone is March 05, 2024. The cost of Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 20148.
Display comparison
Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.56 inches which falls short to Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has IPS Screen type where as Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Nothing's phone has display density of 394 PPI & Nokia's phone has only 269 PPI display density. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 50 MP Dual Rear Camera. Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'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 14 version.
Related Comparisons
Full Comparison
| Name | Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | G42 5G | Phone 2a |
| 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 | March 05, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, Nothing Cable (C-C), Screen Protector (Pre Applied), Sim Tray Ejector, Safety Information and Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.32 x 161.74 x 8.55 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | |
| Colors | Meteor Grey, Lavender | White, Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.56 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1084 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 394 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.2% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | Brightness 450 nits (typ.), 400 nits (min.) 560 nits with brightness boost | 2160Hz PWM Frequency, 5,000,000:1, 1300 Nits Peak Brightness, 1100 Nits Outdoor Brightness, 700 Nits Typical Brightness, Always On Display |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| 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 | sn1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, 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 | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac or ax (Wi-Fi 6), 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz dual-band, 2x2 MIMO and MU-MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, BLE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO | Yes, with GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP52 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, Glyph Interface, Advanced Liquid Cooling Vapor Chamber, 3 Years of Android Updates, 4 Years of Security Updates, Dual 5G | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) AF 2 MP (Macro) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP ƒ/1.88 (Wide Angle) 1/1.56" 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 1/2.76", 114° FOV |
| Camera Sensor | 50 MP (Main) Samsung GN9 + 50 MP (UW) ISOCELL JN1 | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night mode, Dark Vision, Tripod mode, AI portrait, 50MP mode with HDR, Personalized | Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Motion Photo, Super Res Zoom, Lenticular (Filter), AI Scene Detection, Expert Mode, Panorama, Night Mode, Document Mode, Ultra XDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 1/2.74" Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 2.5 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ | Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460 | 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 6x 2.0 Cortex-A510 |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Mali-G610 MC4 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 |
| Video | Yes | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 20W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | |