Nokia G42 5G launch date in India officially revealed

Published On: September 6, 2023

Highlights

Nokia G42 5G will launch in India on September 11th.
The handset originally debuted back in June in partnership with iFixit for user-reparability.
Nokia G42 5G ships with a 6.56-inch display, Snapdragon 480+, and a 50MP primary camera.

After being listed on Amazon, HMD Global has confirmed the Nokia G42 will debut in the country on September 11th and this is when the price and availability details will be revealed. The handset originally debuted back in June in partnership with iFixit for user-reparability, so we already know the complete specifications.

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Nokia G42 5G design

The teaser image shows the Nokia G42 5G in purple colour and this also reveals the complete design. We see a waterdrop notch for the selfie snapper and slim bezels. The volume rocker and power button, which doubles up as a fingerprint sensor is on the right edge. On the back, you see triple cameras arranged in separate cutouts and an LED flash.

Nokia G42 5G specifications

Display: The Nokia G42 5G sports a 6.56-inch IPS LCD HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate, Gorilla Glass 3 and a waterdrop notch for the selfie shooter.
Chipset: The handset is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ SoC paired with Adreno GPU for graphics.
RAM and storage: The chipset is paired with 4GB/6GB RAM and 128GB storage that is further expandable via the microSD card slot. There is 5GB virtual RAM support.
OS: The Nokia G42 will run on Android 13 OS out of the box.
Cameras: There is a 50MP main camera, a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth module. There is an 8MP shooter on the front for selfies and video chats.
Battery: The phone packs a 5,000mAh battery with 20W fast charging support.
Connectivity: Connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and a USB Type-C port.
Others: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security, IP52 rating for water and dust resistance, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
Box contents: Nokia G42 5G, Type-C charger, quick start guide, and safety booklet.