UAE Price
AED 449
India Price
₹11,999
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Smartphone · Nokia · 2023
The Nokia G42 64GB is Nokia's 2023 smartphone featuring a 6.56 inches, 103.4 cm2 (~82.7% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm SM4350-AC Snapdragon 480+ 5G (8 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5000 mAh battery. At AED 449 in the UAE and ₹11,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Nokia G42 64GB excels with its 5000mAh battery delivering all-day endurance and 20W wired charging with PD3.0/QC3 support, enabling rapid top-ups. Its 90Hz IPS LCD display offers smoother scrolling than most budget 60Hz screens, and NFC availability enables contactless payments in UAE and urban India. The Snapdragon 480+ 5G chipset ensures stable connectivity across 12 bands, including n78 for local 5G. Ideal for students and low-income workers needing reliable daily use without frequent charging, it handles WhatsApp, YouTube, and light browsing without lag. Its weakness is the 720p resolution screen—269 ppi makes text and images appear soft, especially under direct sunlight. In UAE at AED 449, it’s competitive because no other 5G phone under AED 500 offers NFC and 5000mAh. In India at ₹11999, it’s overpriced; rivals like the Redmi Note 12 offer 1080p and 33W charging for the same cost.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired, PD3.0, QC3 |
| Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF 2 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | 8 MP |
| Video | Yes |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 13, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 165 x 75.8 x 8.6 mm (6.50 x 2.98 x 0.34 in) |
| Weight | 193.8 g (6.84 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | IPS LCD, 90Hz, 450 nits (typ), 560 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.56 inches, 103.4 cm2 (~82.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Card slot | microSDXC |
| Internal | 64 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Gray, Purple, Red |
| Price | About 220 EUR |
| Announced | 2023, June 28 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, June 28 |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 |
| 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 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the G42.
It may not be the best choice in 2026 due to aging software support and performance limitations compared to newer models. However, if you need a basic, reliable phone for light use and find it at a steep discount, it could still serve as a budget backup.
The Nokia G42 64GB is priced at AED 449 in the UAE. It is available through major retailers and online platforms across the country.
The Nokia G42 64GB is priced at ₹11999 in India. It can be purchased from authorized sellers and leading e-commerce sites nationwide.
The Nokia G42 64GB delivers decent daylight photos with its 50MP main sensor, capturing clear details and accurate colors. Low-light performance is average, with noticeable noise in dim conditions.
The Nokia G42 64GB offers up to two days of moderate usage on a single charge. It handles all-day browsing, messaging, and calls without needing a recharge.
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