Released 2023-06-28

Nokia (HMD Global) G42 5G

The Nokia (HMD Global) G42 5G features a 6.56-inch IPS LCD, 90Hz, 450 nits (typ), 560 nits (HBM) display with 90Hz refresh rate. It uses the Qualcomm SM4350-AC Snapdragon 480+ 5G (8 nm) processor with 4GB / 6GB / 8GB RAM. Storage options include 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM. Rear cameras: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth). Battery capacity is 5000 mAh, with 20W wired, PD3.0, QC3.0 charging. It runs Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades.

Price in Nigeria

₦306,600 (est.)

  • 6.56-inch IPS LCD, 90Hz, 450 nits (typ), 560 nits (HBM) · 90Hz
  • Qualcomm SM4350-AC Snapdragon 480+ 5G (8 nm)
  • 4GB / 6GB / 8GB RAM · 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
  • 5000 mAh · 20W wired, PD3.0, QC3.0

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Full Specifications

LAUNCH DATE
Announced June 28, 2023
Released 2023-06-28
Status Available. Released 2023, June 28
NETWORK
Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
5G 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Speed HSPA, LTE, 5G
BODY
Dimensions 165.0 x 75.8 x 8.6 mm
Weight 193.8 g
Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back (65% recycled), plastic frame
SIM Nano-SIM (dual SIM, market dependent)
IP Rating IP52 dust and splash resistant
DISPLAY
Type IPS LCD, 90Hz, 450 nits (typ), 560 nits (HBM)
Size 6.56 inches, 103.4 cm2 (~82.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen-to-body ~82.7%
Resolution 720 x 1612 pixels (~269 ppi density)
Refresh Rate 90Hz
Brightness 450 nits (typ), 560 nits (HBM)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3
PLATFORM
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Chipset Qualcomm SM4350-AC Snapdragon 480+ 5G (8 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460)
GPU Adreno 619
MEMORY
Card slot microSDXC (up to 1TB)
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Internal 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Storage/RAM variants 4GB + 128GB, 6GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB
MAIN CAMERA
Main camera 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama, Night mode, Dark Vision, AI Portrait, OZO 3D audio
Video 1080p@30fps
SELFIE CAMERA
Selfie camera 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Features HDR
Video 1080p@30fps
SOUND
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
COMMUNICATION
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC Yes (market/region dependent)
Radio FM radio
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
FEATURES
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass, ambient light
BATTERY
Capacity 5000 mAh
Type Li-Po, user replaceable (QuickFix)
Charging Type 20W wired, PD3.0, QC3.0
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Colors So Grey, So Purple, So Pink
Models TA-1581
Price in Nigeria ₦306,600 (est.)
Launch Price (USD) $219.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price)
SECURITY
Security Fingerprint (side-mounted), face unlock

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