Realme 9 5G SE vs Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Realme 9 5G SE. In terms of display resolution, Realme 9 5G SE has better resolution of 2412 x 1080 than Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 1612 x 720. Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Realme 9 5G SE
| Name | Realme 9 5G SE | Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6 in | 6.56 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 17999 | Rs. 16198 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 10, 2022. The cost of Realme 9 5G SE is Rs. 17999. The launch Date of the second phone is June 28, 2023. The cost of Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 16198.
Display comparison
Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.56 inches which falls short to Realme 9 5G SE's 6.6 inch screen. Realme 9 5G SE has IPS LCD Screen type where as Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has IPS Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 400 PPI & Nokia's phone has only 269 PPI display density. Realme 9 5G SE has 20.1:9 aspect ratio where as Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Realme 9 5G SE's lower 6 GB RAM. Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Realme 9 5G SE (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Realme 9 5G SE's 48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Realme 9 5G SE 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 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 11 and the second one on 13 version.
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| Name | Realme 9 5G SE | Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | 9 5G SE | G42 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 10, 2022 | June 28, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.8 x 164.4 x 8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | |
| Colors | Meteor Grey, Lavender | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16.7M) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.56 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 400 PPI | ~ 269 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.8% | |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | Screen Contrast: 1500:1, Brightness: 480 nit, Color Saturation: 96%, Supports Sunlight Screen, | Brightness 450 nits (typ.), 400 nits (min.) 560 nits with brightness boost |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| 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, v5.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with AGPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, QZSS, GALILEO | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Magnetic Induction Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyro-meter, Acceleration Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | No | |
| IP Rating | IP52 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) AF 2 MP (Macro) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Super Nightscape, Panoramic, Professional, Timelapse Photography, Video Background Bokeh, Portrait, HDR, Super Mircro, AI Scene Recognition, AI Beauty Filter, Filters, Colorful Mode, Hypertext, Portrait Distortion Correction, Tilt Shift, AI ID Photo | Night mode, Dark Vision, Tripod mode, AI portrait, 50MP mode with HDR, Personalized |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.05 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 8 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v13 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.4 GHz Kryo 670 Prime & 3x2.2 GHz Kryo 670 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 670 Silver | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460 |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Adreno 619 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, APE, FLAC, AMR, MID, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA, MKA | Yes |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, M2TS, MKV, MPG, TS, WEBM, WMV | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | 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, 30W Fast Charging | Yes, 20W Fast Charging |