Nokia G42 5G vs Nokia G12
Quick Comparison
Nokia G42 5G has better RAM than Nokia G12. In terms of display resolution, Nokia G42 5G has better resolution of 1612 x 720 than Nokia G12 which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Nokia G42 5G has more internal memory than Nokia G12
| Name | Nokia G42 5G | Nokia G12 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 3 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.56 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5050 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple | 13 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 11499 | Rs. 12990 |
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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 expected to be December 30, 2024 (Expected). The Expected cost of Nokia G12 is Rs. 12990.
Display comparison
Nokia G42 5G has larger screen size of 6.56 inches in comparison to Nokia G12's 6.5 inch screen. Nokia G42 5G has IPS Screen type where as Nokia G12 has IPS LCD Screen type. Nokia G12 has display density of 270 PPI & Nokia G42 5G has only 269 PPI display density. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Nokia G42 5G's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Nokia G12's lower 3 GB RAM. Nokia G42 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Nokia G12 (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Nokia G42 5G's 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Nokia G12's 13 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple 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 12 version.
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| Name | Nokia G42 5G | Nokia G12 |
| General | ||
| Model | G42 5G | G12 |
| 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 | December 30, 2024 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | - | 75.9 x 164.6 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 164.6 g | |
| Colors | Meteor Grey, Lavender | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.56 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.5 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 270 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.6% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Brightness 450 nits (typ.), 400 nits (min.) 560 nits with brightness boost | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 3 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 5 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 32 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes |
| 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, Dual Stand-By |
| 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, v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP52 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP AF f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Macro) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) with autofocus | 13 MP 2 MP (Macro) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) with autofocus |
| Features | Night mode, Dark Vision, Tripod mode, AI portrait, 50MP mode with HDR, Personalized | |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | 8 MP (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ | Unisoc T606 |
| 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 | 2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| 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 | 5050 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 20W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging |