Nokia G42 5G vs HMD Aura 2
Quick Comparison
Nokia G42 5G has better RAM than HMD Aura 2. In terms of display resolution, Nokia G42 5G has better resolution of 1612 x 720 than HMD Aura 2 which has resolution of 1280 x 576. HMD Aura 2 has more internal memory than Nokia G42 5G
| Name | Nokia G42 5G | HMD Aura 2 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.56 in | 6.52 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple | 13 MP |
| Price | Rs. 9774 | Rs. 8990 |
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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 February 11, 2025. The Expected cost of HMD Aura 2 is Rs. 8990.
Display comparison
Nokia G42 5G has larger screen size of 6.56 inches in comparison to HMD Aura 2's 6.52 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 215 PPI display density. Nokia G42 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as HMD Aura 2 has 16:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Nokia G42 5G's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to HMD Aura 2's lower 4 GB RAM. HMD Aura 2 has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Nokia G42 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Nokia G42 5G's 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines HMD Aura 2's 13 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Nokia G42 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 8 MP Front Camera in comparison to HMD Aura 2's 5 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.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Nokia G42 5G | HMD Aura 2 |
| General | ||
| Model | G42 5G | Aura 2 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | June 28, 2023 | February 11, 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.9 x 166.4 x 9 mm | |
| Weight | 185.4 g | |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Meteor Grey, Lavender | Midnight Black, Icy Blue, Electric Purple |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.56 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.52 inches, 576 x 1280 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 16:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 215 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 80.2% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Brightness 450 nits (typ.), 400 nits (min.) 560 nits with brightness boost | 460 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 5 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| 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, v5.2 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| 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 |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP52 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) AF 2 MP (Macro) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) | 13 MP (Wide Angle) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night mode, Dark Vision, Tripod mode, AI portrait, 50MP mode with HDR, Personalized | Panorama |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | 5 MP |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v14 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ | Unisoc SC9863A |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 1.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460 | |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | IMG8322 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| 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, 10W Fast Charging |