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HMD Global launched the Nokia G42 5G in India last year.
The phone has become cheaper as the company is now offering a new RAM and storage option.
Nokia G42 5G is now available in a new configuration. The device was launched in India in September last year. The company then introduced a new RAM and storage option in October and now this is the third time another variant has been introduced for the handset. Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ SoC powers the phone. The Nokia phone features a 6.56-inch HD+ LCD screen. It has a 50-megapixel triple rear camera setup.
In September 2023, the Nokia G42 5G was introduced with a single RAM and storage option along with two colour variants. The company unveiled a third colourway and an additional RAM and storage option for the phone in October of last year. Nokia G42 5G is now available in a new 4GB RAM with 128GB storage option priced at Rs 9,999. The phone already comes with 6GB RAM with 128GB storage and 8GB RAM with 256GB storage at Rs 12,999 and Rs 16,999 respectively. Three colour variants are available for the phone: So Grey, So Pink, and So Purple. The new storage and RAM model will go on sale on March 8 via Amazon and the company’s official website in the country.
Nokia G42 5G specifications
Nokia G42 5G features a 6.56-inch HD+ LCD screen with a resolution of 720 x 1,612 pixels. The display can offer a peak brightness of 560 nits at a refresh rate of 90Hz. Corning Gorilla Glass 3 is also used to protect the front panel.
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The Nokia G42 5G runs Android 13 and the company is promising to offer two years of Android OS upgrades and three years of monthly security patches. The phone is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 480+ SoC, along with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
For the photos and videos the device comes with a triple back camera system of the Nokia G42 5G includes a 50-megapixel primary sensor and two 2-megapixel sensors. The front of the device has an 8-megapixel sensor for selfies and video calls.
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A 5,000mAh battery with 20W wired fast charging capabilities is also included in the Nokia G42 5G. The phone’s construction is IP52-rated for resistance to water and dust. The Nokia G42 5G has Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, a USB Type-C port, and 5G connectivity options. It has an e-compass, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, and accelerometer. Lastly, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor is also present for authentication.
