Nokia 4.2 (16GB) vs Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)

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

9/1/2019 1:10 PM, updated: 8/6/2020 12:57 AM

Compare Nokia 3.1 Plus X Nokia 4.2 (16GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.71"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB) Compare Nokia 4.2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)

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!

8 Advantages Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	vs	12 Advantages Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core3% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+161 grams (5.64 ounces)12% Lighter	vs	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
+720x1520 pixels6% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1440 pixels
+295 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	268 PPI
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+32GB (22GB available)120% More internal storage for applications and files
8.39 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+8.19 millimeters (0.32 inches)2% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front/back	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
5.71"	vs	+6"5% Larger screen
(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP20% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
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
3000 mAh	vs	+3500 mAh17% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

26 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC

LTPS IPS LCD / TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+19 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	4.2 (16GB)	3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)
Other model names	Nokia 4.2 TA-1157 (2GB RAM)	Nokia 3.1 Plus (MediaTek) TA-1113, TA-1117, TA-1118, TA-1125
Country or region available	Australia, (Europe), Taiwan	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), China, India
Brand	Nokia	Nokia
Release date	4/1/2019	10/1/2018
Depth	8.39 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.19 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.3 x 148.95 millimeters (2.81 x 5.86 in)	76.44 x 156.88 millimeters (3.01 x 6.18 in)
Weight	161 grams (5.64 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.71" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~77.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1520 pixels	720x1440 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	295 PPI	268 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 Plus (32GB/3GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core) 6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz	PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-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	CDMA 800 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	TA-1104, TA-1125 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 TA-1113 version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 TA-1117 version: CDMA2000 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 TA-1118 version: UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 VoLTE TA-1104, TA-1125 (Global) version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) TA-1113 (Latin America) version: LTE (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 28, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 38) TA-1117 (China) version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) TA-1118 (India) version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP depth	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
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 Plus (32GB/3GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
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 Plus (32GB/3GB)
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 Plus (32GB/3GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3500 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 Plus (32GB/3GB)
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: Blue, White, Gray • Android One
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered