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LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) vs Nokia 4.2 (32GB)

Side by side comparison between LG Nexus 5 vs Nokia 4.2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 4.2 X LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) 12Points
4.95"
IPS+

1080x1920

8
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
18Points Nokia 4.2 (32GB) Compare LG Nexus 5 X
5.71"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 4.2 (32GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)} 12 Advantages LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) vs 4.2 (32GB)} 18 Advantages Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)24%
Lighter
vs161 grams (5.64 ounces)
+1080x1920 pixels89%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1520 pixels
+445 PPI51%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs295 PPI
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+MicroUSB 3.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
2.3GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core24%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2vs+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)vs+32GB (22GB available)83%
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+8.39 millimeters (0.33 inches)3%
Thinner
4.95"vs+5.71"15%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP85%
Higher resolution main camera
1/3.2" inchesvs+1/3" inches7%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/2.2 (aperture)9%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.3MPvs+(front) 8MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0 Marshmallowvs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2300 mAhvs+3000 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

23 Common items in both devices
TFT Super IPS+ / LTPS IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)
+16 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
ModelNexus 5 (D821 16GB)4.2 (32GB)
Other model namesLG Google Nexus 5 D821, LG Nexus 5 4G LTE, LG D821Nokia 4.2 TA-1133, TA-1149, TA-1150, TA-1157, TA-1184
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandLGNokia
Release date11/1/20134/1/2019
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.39 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)69.2 x 137.9 millimeters (2.72 x 5.43 in)71.3 x 148.95 millimeters (2.81 x 5.86 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)161 grams (5.64 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
Display typeTFT Super IPS+LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size4.95" inches5.71" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~76.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1520 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)445 PPI295 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4 KitKatAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0 MarshmallowAndroid 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core)
6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330Qualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR23GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Global version:
UMTS 850/900/2100
Latin America version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)LTE Cat4
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Latin America version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (Bands 38)
India version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels(dual camera)
13 megapixels
2MP depth
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length30mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.2" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/6" inches1/4" inches
Pixel size1.9µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
USBMicroUSB 3.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB SlimPortNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2300 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17 hours18 hours
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)600 hours (25 days)

➕ Other features

LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Qi Wireless charging
• Colors: Black, Pink sand
• Android One
• 19:9 display ratio
• 2.5D curved glass screen
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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