Nokia G42
#1525
vivo Y29s
#1528Category Breakdown
Nokia G42
vivo Y29s
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
44.344.3
Display
75.575.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
63.963.9
Summary
- The Nokia G42 features a 6.56-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels and a peak brightness of 560 nits, while the vivo Y29s has a slightly larger 6.74-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a peak brightness of 570 nits.
- In terms of performance, the G42 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G chipset, whereas the Y29s utilizes a Mediatek Dimensity 6300, offering slightly higher CPU speeds.
- Both phones have a 50 MP rear camera, but the G42 includes a macro and depth sensor, while the Y29s has an auxiliary lens.
- The G42 has a 5000 mAh battery with 20W charging, compared to the Y29s's 5500 mAh battery with 15W charging.
- Both devices run on Android, with the G42 on Android 13 (upgradable to 14) and the Y29s on Android 15 with Funtouch 15, and the Y29s also features stereo speakers.
- Both phones have a similar build quality with glass fronts and plastic backs, but the G42 is slightly lighter at 193.8g compared to the Y29s's 199g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia G42
vivo Y29s
General
Release Date
2023, June 28
2025, March 11
Announced
2023, June 28
2025, March 11
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.56"
6.74"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 450 nits (typ), 560 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 570 nits (HBM)
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 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 6300 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460)
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 619
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF2 MP, (macro)2 MP, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF0.08 MP, f/3.0 (auxiliary lens)
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
Yes
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Ion 5500 mAh - GlobalLi-Ion 5150 mAh - EU, LATAM
Charging Details
20W wired, PD3.0, QC3
15W 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)
167.3 x 77 x 8.2 mm (6.59 x 3.03 x 0.32 in)
Weight
193.8 g
199 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, Purple, Red
Titanium Gold, Dark Green
Foldable
✗
✗
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
✓
✓
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
5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Android 13, upgradable to Android 14
Android 15, Funtouch 15
OS Version
Android 13, upgradable to Android 14
Android 15, Funtouch 15
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes