Nokia G42 5G 8GB (16GB with virtual RAM), 256GB version launched in India


HMD Global launched the Nokia G42 5G in the Nokia G series in India last month in 6GB of RAM (5GB of additional virtual RAM) with 128GB storage version. Today, the company has launched a new 8GB of RAM (8GB of additional virtual RAM) with 256GB storage version in the country.

Nokia G42 5G specifications
  • 6.56″ HD+ 20:9 (720 x 1612), 90Hz refresh rate, Brightness 450 nits (typ.), 560 nits with brightness boost, Gorilla Glass 3
  • Octa Core Snapdragon 480+ 8nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 619 GPU
  • 6GB RAM (5GB virtual RAM) with 128GB storage / 8GB RAM (8GB virtual RAM) with 256GB storage, microSD card support up to 1TB
  • Android 13
  • Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD)
  • 50 MP AF Main camera with f/1.8 aperture, 2 MP Depth and 2 MP Macro cameras with f/2.4 aperture, LED flash, Night mode 2.0, AI Portrait and OZO 3D audio capture
  • 8MP FF front camera
  • 3.5mm audio jack
  • Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
  • Dimensions: 165.0 x 75. 8 x 8.55mm; Weight 193.8g
  • Dust and splash resistant (IP52 Rated)
  • 5G SA / NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS/ GLONASS/ Beidou, USB Type-C 2.0
  • 5000mAh battery with 20W fast charging support (QC3.0 & PD3.0)
Pricing and availability

The new Nokia G42 5G (16GB (8GB virtual RAM) +256GB) variant comes in So Grey, So Purple and So Pink colours and will be available at retail stores and Nokia.com priced at Rs. 16,999.

Launch offer

When you purchase the Nokia G42 5G at select retail outlets, you’ll receive a limited period complimentary Bluetooth headphone worth Rs. 999.

New Nokia C32 variant

HMD Global has also launched Nokia C32 (6GB (6GB virtual RAM)+128GB) variant in India, which is available from retail stores, Nokia.com and online partners at Rs. 10,499. Nokia C32 is now available in 3 memory Variants – 6GB (6GB virtual RAM)+128GB, 4GB (3GB virtual RAM)+ 128GB and 4GB (3GB virtual RAM) 64GB in Breezy Mint, Beach Pink & Charcoal colours.


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