Nokia G42 5G vs HMD XR21
Quick Comparison
Both Nokia G42 5G and HMD XR21 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, HMD XR21 has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Nokia G42 5G which has resolution of 1612 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Nokia G42 5G | HMD XR21 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.56 in | 6.49 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple | 64 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 11499 | Rs. 49990 |
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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. 11499. The launch Date of the second phone is May 14, 2024. The Expected cost of HMD XR21 is Rs. 49990.
Display comparison
Nokia G42 5G has larger screen size of 6.56 inches in comparison to HMD XR21's 6.49 inch screen. Both the phones have IPS Screen Type. HMD's phone has display density of 406 PPI & Nokia's phone has only 269 PPI display density. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 6 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
HMD XR21's 64 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Nokia G42 5G's 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. HMD XR21 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'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 12 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Nokia G42 5G | HMD XR21 |
| General | ||
| Model | G42 5G | XR21 |
| 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 | May 14, 2024 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.6 x 168 x 10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | |
| Colors | Meteor Grey, Lavender | Midnight Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.56 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.49 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 406 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 77% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Features | Brightness 450 nits (typ.), 400 nits (min.) 560 nits with brightness boost | 450 nits (typ), 550 nits (HBM) |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 5 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | No |
| 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 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 20, 25, 28, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA |
| 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 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Dual-band |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive |
| 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 |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO | Yes, with A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS/A-GLONASS, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 1 hour | |
| IP Rating | IP52 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | eSIM Support | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) AF 2 MP (Macro) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) | 64 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night mode, Dark Vision, Tripod mode, AI portrait, 50MP mode with HDR, Personalized | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | 16 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460 | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 619 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4800 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 20W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |