Nokia G42 5G vs Nokia Play 2 Max
Quick Comparison
Nokia Play 2 Max has better RAM than Nokia G42 5G. In terms of display resolution, Nokia Play 2 Max has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Nokia G42 5G which has resolution of 1612 x 720. Nokia Play 2 Max has more internal memory than Nokia G42 5G
| Name | Nokia G42 5G | Nokia Play 2 Max |
| RAM | 6 GB | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.56 in | 6.6 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple | 108 MP + 13 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 11499 | Rs. 55990 |
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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 expected to be March 01, 2025 (Expected). The cost of Nokia Play 2 Max is Rs. 55990.
Display comparison
Nokia G42 5G has screen size of 6.56 inches which falls short to Nokia Play 2 Max's 6.6 inch screen. Nokia G42 5G has IPS Screen type where as Nokia Play 2 Max has AMOLED Screen type. Nokia Play 2 Max has display density of 409 PPI & Nokia G42 5G has only 269 PPI display density. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Nokia Play 2 Max's larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Nokia G42 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. Nokia Play 2 Max has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Nokia G42 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Nokia Play 2 Max's 108 MP + 13 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Nokia G42 5G's 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Nokia Play 2 Max will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Nokia G42 5G's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 13.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Nokia G42 5G | Nokia Play 2 Max |
| General | ||
| Model | G42 5G | Play 2 Max |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | June 28, 2023 | March 01, 2025 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Meteor Grey, Lavender | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.56 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 409 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Features | Brightness 450 nits (typ.), 400 nits (min.) 560 nits with brightness boost | Brightness 400 nits (typ.), 700 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 16 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 5 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| 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 | n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n38, n40, n41 (full), n77, n78; 5G NSA+SA, EN-DC and LTE CA |
| 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 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Dual Band |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive | Yes, v5.3, 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 on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer (G-sensor), Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, e-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP52 | IP67 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) AF 2 MP (Macro) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) | 108 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 13 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night mode, Dark Vision, Tripod mode, AI portrait, 50MP mode with HDR, Personalized | Zeiss optics, HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | 32 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v13 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460 | 1x Cortex-X2@3.19 GHz & 3x Cortex-A710@2.75 GHz & 4xCortex-A510@1.8 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 730 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 20W Fast Charging | Yes, 67W Fast Charging |