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› Nokia G42 5G, 4GB/128GB versus Samsung Galaxy A36, 6GB/128GB
Nokia G42 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A36
Compare specifications, price, availability, ratings and shopping interest.
| Specification | Nokia G42 5G, 4GB/128GB | Samsung Galaxy A36, 6GB/128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 38,600 | KSh 33,500 |
| Sales | 0 - For Oct 2025 | 7 - For Oct 2025 |
| Average rating | 5 - 2 votes | 4.8 - 6 votes |
| Likes | 0 - For Oct 2025 | 3 - For Oct 2025 |
| Views | 592 - For Oct 2025 | 3,333 - For Oct 2025 |
| General | ||
| Available | June 2023 | March 2025 |
| Dimensions | 165 x 75.8 x 8.6 mm | 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 193.8 g | 195 g |
| Colors | Purple Grey | Black White Lime Lavender |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Network features | 2G: 850, 900, 1800, 1900; 3G: 850, 900, 1900, 2100; 4G: B1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 13, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66; 5G: N1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 | 2G: 850, 900, 1800, 1900; 3G: 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100; 4G: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66; 5G: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 |
| Key features | Wi-Fi 6 and 5G high speed connectivity IP52 dust and splash resistant 90Hz HD+ IPS display Display protection by Gorilla Glass 3 Up to 3 years of monthly security updates Full HD video recording with OZO audio | eSIM support Gorilla Glass Victus+ back 50MP OIS main camera Gorilla Glass Victus+ display protection IP67 dust and water resistance - Up to 1 meter for 30 mins Up to 6 years android upgrades |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Android 13 | Android 15 One UI 7 |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 710 |
| Processor | 2.2 GHz Octa-core | 2.4 GHz Octa-core 4nm |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| Graphics processor | Adreno 619 | Adreno 710 |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB UFS 2.2 |
| Card slot | MicroSD Up to 1TB | No |
| Battery | 5000mAh Li-Po | 5000mAh |
| Battery features | 20W Fast Charging | 45W Fast Charging Up to 29h Video Playback Up to 100% in 68 Min Up to 66% in 30 Min |
| Platform features | IP52 Dust & Splash Resistant 560 Nits Peak Brightness Up to 2 Years OS Upgrades Up to 3 Years Monthly Security Updates OZO Audio Up to 2GB Virtual RAM | IP67 Dust and Water Resistant - Up to 1 Meter for 30 Min Samsung Knox Security Dual Stereo Speakers Dolby Atmos Audio Up to 6 Years Android Upgrades Up to 6 Years Security Updates Gorilla Glass Victus+ Back Plastic Frame |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 6.56 Inches 720 x 1612 Pixels | 6.7 Inches 1080 x 2340 Pixels |
| Display type | IPS Screen 16M Colors | Super AMOLED Screen 16M Colors |
| Pixel density | 269 ppi | 385 ppi |
| Display features | 90Hz Refresh Rate Gorilla Glass 3 | 120Hz Refresh Rate Gorilla Glass Victus+ 1900 Nits Peak Brightness Always-on Display |
| Camera | ||
| Camera resolution | 50MP F1.8 + 2MP + 2MP | 50MP F1.8 + 8MP F2.2 + 5MP F2.4 |
| Camera features | HDR / Panorama / Macro / Portrait / Night LED Flash | 50MP Wide / PDAF / OIS 8MP 123-degree Ultrawide 5MP Macro Macro / Panorama / HDR LED Flash 10x Digital Zoom |
| Video recording | Full HD 30fps OZO 3D Audio | 4K 30fps 1080p 60/30fps |
| Front camera | ||
| Front camera resolution | 8MP | 12MP F2.2 |
| Front camera features | HDR Face Unlock | Bokeh Face Unlock |
| Video recording | Full HD 30fps | 4K 30fps 1080p 30fps 10-bit HDR |
| Sensors & connectivity | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint Proximity Accelerometer Ambient Light Compass | Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyro Compass Proximity Ambient Light |
| Connectivity | USB Type-C 2.0 / USB OTG Wi-Fi Hotspot / Dual-band Wi-Fi / Wi-Fi 6 GPS / GALILEO / BDS / GLONASS Bluetooth 5.1 | USB Type-C 2.0 / OTG Wi-Fi Hotspot / Wi-Fi Direct / Dual-band Wi-Fi / Wi-Fi 6 GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO / QZSS Bluetooth 5.4 NFC |
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