HMD Global has officially announced the upcoming launch of the Nokia G42 5G smartphone in India, scheduled for September 11th. The phone, originally introduced in June, boasts unique features such as QuickFix repairability in partnership with iFixit, although there’s no mention of this feature for the Indian market.
However, HMD Global emphasizes that the Nokia G42 5G for India is designed with an eco-friendly approach, featuring a back cover made from 65% recycled materials and being manufactured locally in India. The company also confirms that the phone will come pre-installed with Android 13 and offers a commitment to provide two years of operating system upgrades and three years of security updates.
In terms of specifications, the Nokia G42 5G for the Indian market will feature 6GB of RAM, supplemented by 5GB of additional virtual RAM, and 128GB of storage.
Specifications of the Nokia G42 5G:
- Display: 6.56-inch HD+ 20:9 display with a 90Hz refresh rate, Gorilla Glass 3 protection.
- Processor: Powered by the Octa-Core Snapdragon 480+ 8nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 619 GPU.
- RAM and Storage: 6GB RAM, 128GB internal storage, microSD card support up to 1TB.
- Operating System: Ships with Android 13.
- Camera Setup: Features a 50MP AF main camera, 2MP depth, and 2MP macro cameras, along with an 8MP front-facing camera.
- Additional Features: Includes a 3.5mm audio jack, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and dust and splash resistance (IP52 rated).
- Connectivity: Supports 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, and GPS/ GLONASS/ Beidou. It features a USB Type-C 2.0 port.
- Battery: Equipped with a 5000mAh battery and supports 20W fast charging (QC3.0 & PD3.0).
The Nokia G42 5G will be available in So Grey and So Purple colors and will be sold on Amazon.in.
