Nokia G42 5G Set to Make Its Debut in India on September 11

HMD Global has officially announced the release of the Nokia G42 5G in India, with its launch scheduled for September 11th. This announcement comes after the phone's initial unveiling back in June, and while it created quite a buzz with its QuickFix repairability feature, there was no mention of this particular aspect for the Indian market. As the excitement builds, the smartphone is gearing up to hit the Indian market through Amazon, with a dedicated microsite for the device already live on the e-commerce platform.

A Sustainable Approach

One of the standout features of the Nokia G42 5G is its commitment to sustainability. This marks HMD's first foray into user-repairable 5G phones. The back cover of the phone is crafted from 65% recycled materials and is manufactured right here in India.

Power Under the Hood

Under the hood, the Nokia G54 5G packs a punch with Qualcomm's octa-core Snapdragon 480 chipset, backed by 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Moreover, the device features a microSD card slot, allowing you to expand your storage further.

Display

The phone boasts a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a centered punch-hole cutout, offering a Full HD+ resolution and an impressive 120Hz refresh rate.

Optics

Regarding cameras, the primary camera is a 50MP shooter, accompanied by a pair of 2MP depth and macro camera units. On the front, you'll find an 8MP selfie camera.

Software Support

The phone comes pre-installed with Android 13 and offers a two-year commitment to operating system updates, along with three years of security updates.

Battery, Charging, & Connectivity

Powering the Nokia G42 5G is a robust 5,000mAh battery that supports 20W fast charging. Lastly, the phone supports 5G, comes with a headphone jack, and also sports a USB Type-C port.

There are two colors to choose from: So Grey and So Purple.

Pricing & Availability

The official pricing and sale date for the Nokia G42 5G in India will be unveiled during its launch on September 11th.

Nokia G42 5G Complete Specifications

• Display: 6.56″ HD+ 20:9 (720 x 1612), 90Hz refresh rate, Brightness 450 nits, 560 nits with brightness boost, Gorilla Glass 3 protection
• Processor: Octa-Core Snapdragon 480+ 8nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 619 GPU
• RAM and Storage: 6GB RAM, 128GB storage, microSD card support up to 1TB
• Operating System: Android 13
• SIM: Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD)
• Main Camera: 50MP AF with f/1.8 aperture
• Depth Camera: 2MP with f/2.4 aperture
• Macro Camera: 2MP with f/2.4 aperture
• Front Camera: 8MP
• Audio: 3.5mm audio jack
• Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
• Durability: Dust and splash resistant (IP52 Rating)
• Network: 5G SA / NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.1
• Navigation: GPS/ GLONASS/ Beidou
• Charging: USB Type-C 2.0
• Battery: 5000mAh battery with 20W fast charging support (QC3.0 & PD3.0)

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