Nokia G42
#1924
TCL 40 X
#1781Category Breakdown
Nokia G42
TCL 40 X
Performance
82.778.7
Camera
19.119.1
Display
75.173.0
Battery
33.733.7
Build
67.965.8
Connectivity
83.268.2
Audio
8.970.7
Overall
53.455.0
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
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, 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)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP, (wide)
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
18W 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
195 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Gray, Purple, Red
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with dual speakers
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, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer (USA only)