It’s been a year since we knew about the Nokia G42, a mid-range device with 4G that came with the Nokia G62 5G. Also, We now know its ‘5G’ version which also brings several changes compared to this first version.
Apart from the change of microprocessor, certain camera specifications or the integration of a slightly more modest screen, of this mobile stands out for its repairabilitysomething we’ve already seen the Nokia G22 release earlier this year and were able to fix first hand.
Nokia G42 5G datasheet
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NOKIA G42 5G |
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS |
165 x 75.8 x 8.55mm 193.8 grams |
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FILTER |
6.56 inch IPS 1612 x 720p HD+ resolution 90Hz refresh rate Brightness up to 560 nits 20:9 aspect ratio Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
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PROCESSOR |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G |
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RAM |
4/6 GB |
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STORAGE |
128 GB Up to 1 TB with MicroSD card |
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FRONT CAMERA |
8 MP |
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REAR CAMERAS |
Major: 50MP f/1.8 Depth sensor: 2 MP Macros: 2 MP |
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BATTERY |
5,000mAh Wired charging up to 20W |
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SOFTWARE |
Android 13 |
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CONNECTIVITY |
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax compatible 5G Bluetooth 5.1 GPS NFC USB-C (USB 2.0) |
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OTHERS |
IP52 approval Fingerprint sensor on the side button |
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PRECIO |
249 dollars |
Slight changes from its 2022 4G version
As we mentioned at the beginning, one of the changes we see in this new Nokia G42 5G is the screen, which goes from a 6.4-inch OLED panel to a an IPS 6.56 panel. The resolution also jumps from FullHD+ to HD+, although along the way it has gained a refresh rate of up to 90Hz.
It also commits to a more modest chip, although logically compatible with 5G networks. This is a Qualcomm chip aimed at the economic mid-range, the Snapdragon 480+ that precisely dressed the Moto G62 5G a year ago. It comes with two configurations of 4 and 6 GB of RAMand a 128 GB of storage which can be expanded to 1TB using a MicroSD card.
On battery, it’s in line with what you’d expect from virtually any smartphone today, with a 5000mAh capacity. Fast charging isn’t for launching rockets, but at least it delivers up to 20W of power.
In the cameras, at least on paper, things don’t change much from its predecessor. Decrease the resolution of the front sensor with 8 MP and retains almost identical benefits behind. 50 megapixel main sensor and two already known companions, a depth sensor and a 2-megapixel macro each.
Regarding the software, it comes with Android 13. The news here is that according to the manufacturer, is guaranteed for two years of updates both at the system level and with security patches.
Its trademark is reparability
The star novelty of this mobile and which follows the line that Nokia seems to want to establish is that it can be repaired by us. For this they have the collaboration of iFixit, one of the most specialized companies in the sector and which for years has offered detailed guides to repair mobile devices yourself.
In the case of the Nokia G42 5G, they say tools and parts can be requested for repair screen, replace battery or USB-C port. Of course, you will have to order the parts separately if necessary and pay for them, as it is not a free service, nor in the Nokia G22.
Nokia G42 5G versions and prices
The device You can buy it now in black or purple. And although in other territories it is expected that there will be several combinations of memory, in Europe it can only be purchased in one configuration.
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