Review of the Nokia G42 5G: There are many possibilities for smartphones that fall between Rs. 10 and Rs. 15 thousand. Finding a smartphone with good specs and design is rather simple, but finding one free of bloatware can be difficult. Nokia has introduced the G42 5G smartphone in India to close this gap.
The Nokia G42 5G costs Rs 12,599 and comes in a single 6GB + 128GB option in India. There are two colors available for the smartphone: So Grey and So Purple. I am using the later color here.
Review of the Nokia G42 5G: Design
The smartphone offers a better experience than the economy model and looks good in purple. Many people find simplicity appealing, but it would be incorrect to anticipate anything new in terms of design at this price. The back is resistant to fingerprints and stains, and it has a plastic-like touch. Its 3.5mm headphone port and microSD card tray allow you to increase the memory to 1TB, which is a wonderful thing. In summary, it is one of the best designs available for this price.
Review of the Nokia G42 5G: Display
The Nokia G42 5G boasts a 90Hz refresh rate and a 6.5-inch HD+ display. Many smartphones in this price range have high refresh rates and FHD+ screens. But if you want to avoid bloatware, this is the best compromise. Additionally, there are prominent bezels, particularly at the bottom. When watching video content, the display is satisfactory and the browser’s scrolling feels fluid. The sound quality is also good.
Review of the Nokia G42 5G: Software and Performance
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ chipset powers the Nokia G42. Despite not having the newest processor, it can manage your everyday responsibilities. The Nokia G42 provides an almost vanilla Android experience and comes pre-installed with Android 13. OS upgrades are available for the device for two years.
Review of the Nokia G42 5G: Charging and battery
With its 5,000mAh battery, the Nokia G42 may easily last all day. The smartphone can be fully charged in about two hours and supports 20W charging.
Since the majority of competitors can now charge the gadget in about an hour, this is one area where the device falls behind. Slow charging is still a problem for companies like Samsung, though.
Review of the Nokia G42 5G: Camera
The rear of the Nokia G42 is equipped with three cameras. In contrast to the majority of smartphones on the market, this one has a very streamlined camera module with three small, symmetrical rings. It features a flash LED, a 50MP primary camera, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro camera. It features an 8MP camera in the front waterdrop notch for selfies.
In daylight, the primary camera on the back can take clear images. Excellent bokeh and edge detection are provided by the portrait mode. The night mode can improve the quality of your photos in low light, but it takes a few seconds to capture a picture.
Throughout the day, the selfie camera might capture images that are worthy of being shared on social media. AI portraits can be useful in dimly lit environments.
Review of the Nokia G42 5G: Conclusion
With its best feature being its appearance, the Nokia G42 5G smartphone can do nearly anything to justify its price. For people looking to purchase an entry-level to mid-range handset without bloatware, it might be a good choice. It lacks the newest processor, though. Additionally, it may have been a serious contender with a sharper display and quick charging.