Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) vs Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2340 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 Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.56 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 16499 | Rs. 16198 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is October 10, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 16499. 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
Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.56 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has IPS Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 385 PPI & Nokia's phone has only 269 PPI display density. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 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 15 and the second one on 13 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Nokia G42 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | G42 5G | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 10, 2025 | June 28, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | |
| Colors | Black, Gray, Blue | Meteor Grey, Lavender |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.56 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 269 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Brightness | 800nits | |
| 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 | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G* FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), 5G* TDD Sub6: N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n40, n41 (full), n66, n77, n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax-ready |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP52 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) AF 2 MP (Macro) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Food, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Slow Motion, Video | Night mode, Dark Vision, Tripod mode, AI portrait, 50MP mode with HDR, Personalized |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 8 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 7 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A5 | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460 |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 | Adreno 619 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 20W Fast Charging |