Nokia G42
#1924
vivo Y29s
#1135Category Breakdown
Nokia G42
vivo Y29s
Performance
82.786.4
Camera
19.119.1
Display
75.178.5
Battery
33.737.0
Build
67.965.8
Connectivity
83.279.6
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
53.462.6
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
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, f/1.8, (wide), AF2 MP, (macro)2 MP, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF0.08 MP, f/3.0 (auxiliary lens)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
Yes
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Gray, Purple, Red
Titanium Gold, Dark Green
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
✓
✓
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, upgradable to Android 14
Android 15, Funtouch 15
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass