Nokia G42 5G vs Nokia X21 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Nokia G42 5G and Nokia X21 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Nokia X21 5G 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 | Nokia X21 5G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.56 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple | 64 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 9774 | Rs. 29990 |
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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 expected to be May 09, 2025 (Expected). The Expected cost of Nokia X21 5G is Rs. 29990.
Display comparison
Nokia G42 5G has screen size of 6.56 inches which falls short to Nokia X21 5G's 6.7 inch screen. Nokia G42 5G has IPS Screen type where as Nokia X21 5G has OLED Screen type. Nokia X21 5G has display density of 395 PPI & Nokia G42 5G has only 269 PPI display density. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 6 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Nokia X21 5G's 64 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Nokia G42 5G's 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Nokia X21 5G 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 | Nokia X21 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | G42 5G | X21 |
| 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 | May 09, 2025 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Meteor Grey, Lavender | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.56 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 78.6% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Features | Brightness 450 nits (typ.), 400 nits (min.) 560 nits with brightness boost | |
| 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 | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| 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 | |
| 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, v5.1, 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 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 (G-sensor), Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, e-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP52 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) AF 2 MP (Macro) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) | 64 MP (Wide Angle) 13 MP (Ultra Wide) 2 MP (Macro) Macro |
| Auto Focus | 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 | 16 MP (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 | 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, 18W Fast Charging |