Nokia G42
#1924
TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G
#2588Category Breakdown
Nokia G42
TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G
Performance
82.788.7
Camera
19.119.1
Display
75.174.3
Battery
33.733.7
Build
67.90.2
Connectivity
83.281.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
53.447.8
Summary
- The Nokia G42 features a 6.56-inch IPS LCD display with a peak brightness of 560 nits, while the TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G has a slightly larger 6.6-inch LCD display with a maximum brightness of 500 nits, both offering a 90Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Nokia is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G chipset, whereas the TCL utilizes a Mediatek Dimensity 6020, with the latter offering more RAM options at 256GB.
- Both devices have a 50 MP rear camera setup and 8 MP front camera, with similar video recording capabilities at 1080p.
- They both house a 5000 mAh battery, but the Nokia supports faster 20W charging compared to the TCL's 15W.
- Software-wise, both run Android 13, but the Nokia offers a more stock experience, while the TCL features its own TCL UI.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia G42
TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G
General
Release Date
2023, June 28
2023, August 29
Announced
2023, June 28
2023, August 29
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.56"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 450 nits (typ), 560 nits (peak)
LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM4350-AC Snapdragon 480+ 5G (8 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 6020 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 619
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
256GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF2 MP, (macro)2 MP, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging Details
20W wired, PD3.0, QC3
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
165 x 75.8 x 8.6 mm (6.50 x 2.98 x 0.34 in)
164.5 x 75.4 x 9 mm (6.48 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
Weight
193.8 g
192 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
N/A
Colors
Gray, Purple, Red
Starlight Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, upgradable to Android 14
Android 13, TCL UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass