The Nokia G42 is a budget smartphone that offers excellent battery life, a dazzling design, 5G connectivity, and long software support. It is currently priced at €89.99 on Vodafone pay-as-you-go, reduced from €189.99.
One of the key selling points of the Nokia G42 is its repairability. It is supported by the iFixit team, allowing users to easily repair and replace components like the battery, screen, and rear panel themselves if needed.
The smartphone also boasts a two-day battery life, making it an attractive choice for users who value long-lasting battery performance. Additionally, Nokia provides extensive software support for the device.
In terms of performance, the Nokia G42 features a Snapdragon 480+ 5G processor from 2021 and 4GB/6GB of RAM. While it works well for everyday tasks, there may be concerns about how it will handle demanding applications in the future.
Despite the processor limitations, the Nokia G42 offers great value with its 128GB storage, 5000mAh battery, 6.56in 90Hz display with 720p resolution, headphone port, and a 50MP camera.
The smartphone comes in a lightweight and comfortable design, with a striking violet color called So Purple. It also offers a traditional So Grey color option. The power/standby button on the right side of the device doubles as a fingerprint sensor for easy unlocking.
The Nokia G42 delivers impressive battery life, thanks to its 5000mAh battery and low demands of the processor and display. It easily lasts almost two days, even with heavy use.
In terms of camera capabilities, the Nokia G42 features a 50MP main wide-angle shooter, a 2MP macro lens, and a depth camera for portrait effects. The video capability is limited to full HD resolution at 30fps. The 8MP front-facing camera produces usable selfies.
The smartphone comes with a low-resolution 720p screen, protected by Gorilla Glass 3. It offers 5G connectivity, reliable reception strength, WiFi 5, face recognition, and a dual-SIM/microSD slot. The Nokia G42 runs on pure Android 13 and promises three years of security updates and two operating system upgrades.
Overall, the Nokia G42 is a solid and reliable budget smartphone, although it does not excel in any particular area. It offers excellent battery life, repairability, and decent performance for its price range.
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