Nokia 4.2 (16GB) vs Nokia 3.1 A

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 4.2 vs Nokia 3.1 A phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/1/2019 3:27 PM, updated: 11/18/2021 6:50 AM

Compare Nokia 3.1 A X Nokia 4.2 (16GB) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.71"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Nokia 3.1 A Compare Nokia 4.2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

720x1440

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2990
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 4.2 (16GB)

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13 Advantages Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	vs	8 Advantages Nokia 3.1 A
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core18% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Quad-core (12nm)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.39 millimeters (0.33 inches)12% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+720x1520 pixels6% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1440 pixels
+5.71"5% Larger screen	vs	5.45"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP85% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh1% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2990 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+32GB (22GB available)120% More internal storage for applications and files
161 grams (5.64 ounces)	vs	+156 grams (5.46 ounces)3% Lighter
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

26 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

eMMC 5.1

Plastic body, glass front/back / Plastic body, glass front

LTPS IPS LCD / TFT IPS LCD

16 million

295 PPI

LED flash

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Nokia 3.1 A
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Model	4.2 (16GB)	3.1 A
Other model names	Nokia 4.2 TA-1157 (2GB RAM)	AT&T Nokia 3.1 A TA1140, TA-1140, HMD Global
Country or region available	Australia, (Europe), Taiwan	USA
Brand	Nokia	Nokia
Release date	4/1/2019	6/1/2019
Depth	8.39 millimeters (0.33 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.3 x 148.95 millimeters (2.81 x 5.86 in)	71.9 x 152.7 millimeters (2.83 x 6.01 in)
Weight	161 grams (5.64 ounces)	156 grams (5.46 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Nokia 3.1 A
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.71" inches	5.45" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1520 pixels	720x1440 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	295 PPI	295 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Nokia 3.1 A
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 10	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Nokia 3.1 A
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 (SDM429) (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core) 6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 504
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Nokia 3.1 A
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Nokia 3.1 A
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (2, 4, 5, 12, 14, 29, 30)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Nokia 3.1 A
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP depth	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Nokia 3.1 A
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Nokia 3.1 A
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Nokia 3.1 A
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Nokia 3.1 A
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Nokia 3.1 A
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2990 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	18 hours	feature not registered
Standby	600 hours (25 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Nokia 3.1 A
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Pink sand • Android One • 19:9 display ratio • 2.5D curved glass screen • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black • HAC M3/T4 • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Nokia 3.1 A
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.11W/kg (head), 0.81W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered