The Nokia 4.2 along with other smartphones from Nokia was launched at the Mobile World Congress 2019 event. The phone is a mid-range smartphone that features a decent body with good specifications and camera. The phone is equipped with Snapdragon 439 on the inside with either 2GB or 3GB of RAM and 16GB or 32GB memory. It has a good battery capacity and it’s powered by Android 9.0 Pie.
Nokia 4.2 Key Features And Specs
- Display: 5.71-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen
- Operating System: Android 9.0 Pie, 2GB/3GB Of RAM
- Processor: Octa-core 2.0GHz, Snapdragon 439
- Memory: 16GB/32GB built-in storage
- Camera: 13MP + 2MP rear camera and 8MP selfie camera
- Battery: 3,000mAh non-removable battery
Design & Display
On the body, the phone follows the normal design on most Nokia phones. The back is blessed with a combo camera that is arranged vertically on the center with an LED flash below. The fingerprint scanner is also sitting just below the flash. The Nokia 4.2 major highlight is the dedicated Google assistant button. The work is to wake the Google Assistant whenever you tap it.
It measures 8.4mm in thickness and weighs 161 gram. It’s available in Black and Pink Sand colors. The phone has a screen size of 5.71-inch IPS with a notch that house the front camera. There’s a screen resolution of 720p+ resolution, 295ppi and a 19:9 aspect ratio. It also has display protection as well.
Camera
The Nokia 4.2 has a combo rear camera and a single front camera. The rear camera consists of a 13MP shooter with an f/2.2 aperture and PDAF alongside a secondary 2MP depth sensor. The main camera features an LED flash and it’s capable of 1080p videos at 30fps. The front camera is 8MP for selfies and it’s also paired with f/2.0 aperture which also has FaceID as an added security feature.
Hardware And Software
The Nokia 4.2 has a Snapdragon 439 SoC which is built with 12nm FinFET process technology. The octa-core processor is clocking at a speed of 2.0GHz with Adreno 505 GPU. The internal memory is 16GB + 2GB RAM and 32GB + 3GB RAM which is expandable via micro SD card. The Nokia 4.2 runs on stock Android 9.0 Pie operating system and it’s powered by a nonremovable battery capacity of 3000 mAh. Other features on the phone include 4G LTE connectivity with VoLTE, WiFi, WiFi hotspot, GPS, Radio, a 3.5mm jack, and a micro USB cable.
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Nokia 4.2 General Specifications
BODY
| Dimensions | 149 x 71.3 x 8.4 mm (5.87 x 2.81 x 0.33 in) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 161g |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Color Shades | Black, Pink Sand |
CAMERA
| Back Camera (Main) | 13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3″, 1.12µm, PDAF 2 MP, depth sensor |
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| Selfie Camera (Front) | 8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4″, 1.12µm |
| Camera Features | LED flash |
PLATFORM
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) |
|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6×1.45 GHz Cortex A53) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 505 |
DISPLAY
| Technology | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
|---|---|
| Display Size | 5.71 inches, 81.4 cm2 (~76.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~295 ppi density) |
MEMORY
| Internal | 32 GB, 3 RAM or 16 GB, 2 GB RAM |
|---|---|
| Card slot | microSD Card, (Yes) |
BATTERY
| Capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery |
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FREQUENCY
| 2G Band | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
|---|---|
| 3G Band | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 – Global HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 – LATAM |
| 4G Band | LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500) – EMEA, APAC, MENA LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 17(700), 28(700), 38(2600), 66(1700/2100) – LATAM LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 8(900), 40(2300), 41(2500) – India |
CONNECTIVITY
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Radio | Yes |
| GPS | Yes + A-GPS support, & GLONASS |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| NFC | Yes |
FEATURES
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity |
|---|---|
| Browser | HTML5 |
| Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM |
| Games | Built-in + Downloadable |
| Torch | Yes |
| MISC | Active Noise Cancellation With Dedicated Mic, Photo/video Editor, Document Viewer |
Nokia 4.2 Price And Availability
The Nokia 4.2 will sell at a price of $170/€150 for the 2GB/16GB memory, while the bigger model with 3GB/32GB memory will sell at a price of $199/€175.
