Nokia G42 5G vs Google Pixel 3a
Quick Comparison
Nokia G42 5G has better RAM than Google Pixel 3a. In terms of display resolution, Google Pixel 3a has better resolution of 2220 x 1080 than Nokia G42 5G which has resolution of 1612 x 720. Nokia G42 5G has more internal memory than Google Pixel 3a
| Name | Nokia G42 5G | Google Pixel 3a |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.56 in | 5.6 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple | 12.2 MP |
| Price | Rs. 9774 | Rs. 12999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is June 28, 2023. The cost of Nokia G42 5G is Rs. 9774. The launch Date of the second phone is May, 2019. The cost of Google Pixel 3a is Rs. 12999.
Display comparison
Nokia G42 5G has larger screen size of 6.56 inches in comparison to Google Pixel 3a's 5.6 inch screen. Nokia G42 5G has IPS Screen type where as Google Pixel 3a has OLED Screen type. Google's phone has display density of 441 PPI & Nokia's phone has only 269 PPI display density. Nokia G42 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Google Pixel 3a has 18.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Nokia G42 5G's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Google Pixel 3a's lower 4 GB RAM. Nokia G42 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Google Pixel 3a (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Nokia G42 5G's 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Google Pixel 3a's 12.2 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. 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 v9.0 (Pie) version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Nokia G42 5G | Google Pixel 3a |
| General | ||
| Model | G42 5G | Pixel 3A |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Single Sim, GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | No |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | June 28, 2023 | May, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 70.1 x 151.3 x 8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 147 g | |
| Colors | Meteor Grey, Lavender | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.56 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 90 Hz | 5.6 inches, 1080 x 2220 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 18.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 441 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 77.2% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Brightness 450 nits (typ.), 400 nits (min.) 560 nits with brightness boost | Always-on Display, Now Playing,True Black Level, Full 24-bit Depth or 16 Million Colours, D67 White Point |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 5 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | 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 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 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Pixel Imprint: Back-mounted , Barometer, Android Sensor Hub, Haptics |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | No | |
| IP Rating | IP52 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | No |
| Extra Features | eSIM Compatible, Google Cast, AR Core, Built-in Google Assistant, Google Photos, Adaptive Battery | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) AF 2 MP (Macro) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) | 12.2 MP ƒ/1.8 |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night mode, Dark Vision, Tripod mode, AI portrait, 50MP mode with HDR, Personalized | 12.2MP Dual-pixel, Night Sight, Portrait Mode |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 240/30/60 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | 8 MP ƒ/2 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD, 480p @ 30 fps | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 |
| 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 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silve |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 615 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | SMS, MMS, IM | |
| Yes | Push Email | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ |
| Video | Yes | MP4, H.265 |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 20W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast charging |