Nokia G42 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A12 (Exynos 850)
Quick Comparison
Nokia G42 5G has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A12 (Exynos 850). In terms of display resolution, Nokia G42 5G has better resolution of 1612 x 720 than Samsung Galaxy A12 (Exynos 850) which has resolution of 720 x 1600. Nokia G42 5G has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A12 (Exynos 850)
| Name | Nokia G42 5G | Samsung Galaxy A12 (Exynos 850) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.56 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 12499 | Rs. 11999 |
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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. 12499. The launch Date of the second phone is August 12, 2021. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A12 (Exynos 850) is Rs. 11999.
Display comparison
Nokia G42 5G has larger screen size of 6.56 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A12 (Exynos 850)'s 6.5 inch screen. Nokia G42 5G has IPS Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A12 (Exynos 850) has LCD Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 270 PPI & Nokia's phone has only 269 PPI display density.
Memory comparison
Nokia G42 5G's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A12 (Exynos 850)'s lower 4 GB RAM. Nokia G42 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A12 (Exynos 850) (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Nokia G42 5G's 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy A12 (Exynos 850)'s 48 MP Quad 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 11 version.
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| Name | Nokia G42 5G | Samsung Galaxy A12 (Exynos 850) |
| General | ||
| 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 | August 12, 2021 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | - | 75.8 x 164 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 205 g | |
| Colors | Meteor Grey, Lavender | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.56 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.5 inches, 1600 x 720 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 270 PPI |
| 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 | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 5 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 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 | |
| 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 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Virtual Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensor |
| 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 | 48 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP with autofocus |
| Features | Night mode, Dark Vision, Tripod mode, AI portrait, 50MP mode with HDR, Personalized | Quad Rear Camera Setup: 48MP Main + 5MP Ultra Wide + 2MP Macro + 2MP Depth Camera |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ | Samsung Exynos 850 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460 | 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Mali-G52 |
| 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 | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 20W Fast Charging | |