Nokia G42 5G vs Nokia G21 (6GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Nokia G42 5G and Nokia G21 (6GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Nokia G42 5G has better resolution of 1612 x 720 than Nokia G21 (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Nokia G42 5G | Nokia G21 (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.56 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5050 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 12599 | Rs. 13199 |
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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. 12599. The launch Date of the second phone is April 26, 2022. The cost of Nokia G21 (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 13199.
Display comparison
Nokia G42 5G has larger screen size of 6.56 inches in comparison to Nokia G21 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.5 inch screen. Nokia G42 5G has IPS Screen type where as Nokia G21 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type. Nokia G21 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has display density of 270 PPI & Nokia G42 5G 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
They both have the same 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. 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 11 version.
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| Name | Nokia G42 5G | Nokia G21 (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | Finland | |
| 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 | April 26, 2022 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | - | 75.9 x 164.6 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | |
| Colors | Meteor Grey, Lavender | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 180 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.56 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.5 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 90 Hz |
| 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 | Sunlight Brightness Boost , 400 Nits |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| 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 | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| 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, v5.0, 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 |
| 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 (G-sensor), Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP52 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Android One Phone | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP AF f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Macro) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) with autofocus | 50 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Macro) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) with autofocus |
| Features | Night mode, Dark Vision, Tripod mode, AI portrait, 50MP mode with HDR, Personalized | AI imaging Technology, Low Light Imaging |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | 8 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ | Unisoc T606 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 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, with FM Recording |
| 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 Charging Capable (In Box Charger is 10W) |