Nokia G42 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M30 (3GB RAM + 32GB)
Quick Comparison
Nokia G42 5G has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy M30 (3GB RAM + 32GB). In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy M30 (3GB RAM + 32GB) has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Nokia G42 5G which has resolution of 1612 x 720. Nokia G42 5G has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy M30 (3GB RAM + 32GB)
| Name | Nokia G42 5G | Samsung Galaxy M30 (3GB RAM + 32GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 3 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.56 in | 6.4 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple | 13 MP + 5 MP + 5 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 11499 | Rs. 9999 |
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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 September 26, 2019. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M30 (3GB RAM + 32GB) is Rs. 9999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M30 (3GB RAM + 32GB) has screen size of 6.4 inches which falls short to Nokia G42 5G's 6.56 inch screen. Nokia G42 5G has IPS Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M30 (3GB RAM + 32GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 403 PPI & Nokia's phone has only 269 PPI display density. Nokia G42 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy M30 (3GB RAM + 32GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Nokia G42 5G's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy M30 (3GB RAM + 32GB)'s lower 3 GB RAM. Nokia G42 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Samsung Galaxy M30 (3GB RAM + 32GB) (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Nokia G42 5G's 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy M30 (3GB RAM + 32GB)'s 13 MP + 5 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy M30 (3GB RAM + 32GB) 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 8.1 version.
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| Name | Nokia G42 5G | Samsung Galaxy M30 (3GB RAM + 32GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | G42 5G | Galaxy M30 |
| 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 | September 26, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.1 x 159 x 8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 174 g | |
| Colors | Meteor Grey, Lavender | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.56 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.2% | |
| 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, 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 |
| 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-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | 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) | 13 MP ƒ/1.9 PDAF 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night mode, Dark Vision, Tripod mode, AI portrait, 50MP mode with HDR, Personalized | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | 16 MP ƒ/2 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to v9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ | Samsung Exynos 7904 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460 | |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Mali-G71 MP2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+/FLAC |
| Video | Yes | MP4/WMV/H.265 |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | 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 |