Nokia 4.2
#3512
Nokia 5
#4073Category Breakdown
Nokia 4.2
Nokia 5
Performance
61.456.1
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.224.2
Build
89.777.6
Connectivity
57.552.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.436.4
Summary
- The Nokia 4.2 features a slightly larger 5.71-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 5.2-inch screen of the Nokia 5, both offering a resolution of 720p but with the 4.2 having a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the 4.2 is powered by the more efficient Snapdragon 439 chipset, while the 5 utilizes the older Snapdragon 430.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera and 8 MP front camera, but the 4.2 has a slightly wider aperture at f/2.2 compared to f/2.0 on the 5.
- Battery capacity is identical at 3000 mAh, with no fast charging capabilities on either device.
- The 4.2 runs on Android 9.0 (upgradable to Android 11) as part of the Android One program, while the 5 originally launched with Android 7.1.1 and is upgradable to Android 9.0.
- Build quality differs with the 4.2 featuring a glass front and back with a plastic frame, whereas the 5 has a more premium aluminum back and frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 4.2
Nokia 5
General
Release Date
2019, May 07
2017, July 17
Announced
2019, February 24
2017, February 26
Description
N/A
For Global market
Display
Size
5.71"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 505
Adreno 505
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
149 x 71.3 x 8.4 mm (5.87 x 2.81 x 0.33 in)
149.7 x 72.5 x 8 mm (5.89 x 2.85 x 0.31 in)
Weight
161 g
160 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, Pink Sand
Tempered Blue, Silver, Matte Black, Copper
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.43 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, Android One
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass