Nokia G42
#1525
TCL 40 X
#1681Category Breakdown
Nokia G42
TCL 40 X
Performance
70.868.5
Camera
44.344.3
Display
75.575.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
63.963.3
Summary
- The Nokia G42 and TCL 40 X both feature a 6.56-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, providing similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the Nokia G42 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G chipset, while the TCL 40 X uses the Mediatek Dimensity 700, with the Nokia offering more RAM options up to 8GB compared to the TCL's maximum of 4GB.
- Both devices have a 50 MP rear camera setup, but the TCL has a slightly wider aperture for its macro lens.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000 mAh, but the Nokia supports faster charging at 20W versus the TCL's 18W.
- Both phones run Android 13, but the Nokia is upgradable to Android 14, while the TCL uses its own TCL UI.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, though the TCL is slightly heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia G42
TCL 40 X
General
Release Date
2023, June 28
2023, February 26
Announced
2023, June 28
2023, February 26
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.56"
6.56"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 450 nits (typ), 560 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM4350-AC Snapdragon 480+ 5G (8 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (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
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF2 MP, (macro)2 MP, (depth)
50 MP, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP
8 MP, (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging Details
20W wired, PD3.0, QC3
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
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
195 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, Purple, Red
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-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
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
Software
Operating System
Android 13, upgradable to Android 14
Android 13, TCL UI
OS Version
Android 13, upgradable to Android 14
Android 13, TCL UI
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer (USA only)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with dual speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes