HMD Global has some new smartphones in the pipeline, and we recently reported on the brand’s consideration of launching a flip phone this year. However, today we’re not going to talk about the flip phone. Instead, HMD has launched a new variant of the already available Nokia G42 5G smartphone. This new variant comes with 4GB of RAM, along with 2GB of virtual RAM.
This smartphone was launched last year in India with two options: 6GB + 5GB(Virtual RAM) with 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 8GB RAM(Virtual RAM) with 256GB storage.
Coming to its specifications, as it’s just a new RAM variant being introduced, all of the specs are already known to us.
General
| Dimensions | 165 x 75.8 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 193.8 gm |
Connectivity
| Network Connectivity | 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 with Dual Band Support |
| Bluetooth | Yes, Version 5.1 |
Processor
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G (8 nm) Chipset |
| Primary Clock Speed | 2.2 GHz |
| Operating System | Android 13 |
| GPU | Adreno 619 |
Storage
| RAM | 6GB + 5GB (Virtual RAM)8GB + 8GB (Virtual RAM)
New – 4GB + 2GB (Virtual RAM) |
| Internal Storage | 128GBand 256 GB
Expandable up to 1TB |
Display
| Display Type | IPS LCD Display |
| Screen Size | 6.56” |
| Screen Resolution | 720 x 1612 pixels |
| Refresh Rate | 90Hz |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 50MP + 2MP + 2MP Triple Camera Setup |
| Front Camera | 8MP |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Proximity Sensor | Yes |
| Gyroscope | No |
| Barometer | No |
| Compass | Yes |
Battery
| Battery Backup | 5000 mAh |
| Charging Features | 20W Wired Fast Charging Feature |
Colours
| Colour Variants | So Grey and So Purple |
Pricing and Availability
It is priced at Rs 9,999 and will be sold via Amazon and HMD.com by March 8th, 2024. However, it won’t be available in the So Pink color; instead, it will be available in So Grey and So Purple.
Speaking on this, Ravi Kunwar, Vice President – India & APAC at HMD Global shared, “We are delighted to launch our new Nokia G42 5G smartphone variant in India on International Women’s Day 2024. This feature-rich and sustainably designed device represents the company’s commitment to providing innovation and progressive tech that empowers our customers. We would also want you to look forward to a great line-up of additional devices coming soon”.
So, what are you waiting for? Get ready to step up your tech game with the Nokia G42 5G new Variant, available in So Purple and So Grey. The device would be available exclusively on Amazon, with its first sale in India on Women’s Day, March 8th, 2024.
