Nokia G42
Full specifications
Display
6.56″ · IPS LCD · 720 × 1612 · 90 Hz · HDR
Display
6.56″ · IPS LCD · 720 × 1612 · 90 Hz · HDR
Performance
Qualcomm SM4350-AC Snapdragon 480+ 5G (8 nm) · 8-core 2.2 GHz · Adreno 619
Light-use CPU
Performance
Qualcomm SM4350-AC Snapdragon 480+ 5G (8 nm) · 8-core 2.2 GHz · Adreno 619Fine for messaging, calls, and browsing. Heavy multitasking will feel slow.
Software & updates
Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 · 2-year support (brand estimate)
Likely end of life
Software & updates
Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 · 2-year support (brand estimate)This phone is past its update window — it still works, but new Android versions and most security patches have stopped.
Camera
50 MP f/1.8 main · 8 MP selfie
Camera
50 MP f/1.8 main · 8 MP selfieA standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.
Battery
5000 mAh · 20 W wired
All-day
Battery
5000 mAh · 20 W wired
Audio
Audio
Memory
4 GB RAM · 128 GB · expandable
Tight
Memory
4 GB RAM · 128 GB · expandable
Connectivity
5G · NFC · Wi-Fi 6
Modern radios
Connectivity
5G · NFC · Wi-Fi 6
Network bands
4G works on all four carriers — 5G on MTN & Airtel
Network bands
4G works on all four carriers — 5G on MTN & AirtelRadio bands decide whether this phone sees MTN, Glo, Airtel or 9mobile towers — and how strong the signal holds indoors.
The bands Nigerian networks use
The dots show which network uses each band. ✓ means this phone has it, ✗ means it doesn't.
All reported bands
Build & Design
8 g · 8.6 mm
Build & Design
8 g · 8.6 mm
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted) · accelerometer · proximity · compass
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted) · accelerometer · proximity · compassImages and battery life estimates from GSMArena
DXOMARK test scores
Lab-tested scores from DXOMark — independent measurements, not manufacturer claims. Tap any card to view photo samples and the full review.
Scores are on DXOMark's open-ended 0–200 scale. Higher is better.
How it stacks up against the rest.
A few phones around the same price, so you can see what this one does better and what it gives up.
Apple iPhone 15
Samsung Galaxy S23
Same AnTuTu version, different test sources - treat this as a rough comparison.
Where to buy
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