Nokia 4.2 (16GB) vs Nokia 5800 XpressMusic

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 4.2 vs Nokia 5800 XpressMusic phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/1/2019 1:10 PM, updated: 5/20/2020 10:58 AM

Compare Nokia 5800 XpressMusic X Nokia 4.2 (16GB) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.71"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Compare Nokia 4.2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x640

3.1
MP

0.1mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

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

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29 Advantages Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	vs	3 Advantages Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core9 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	369MHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR315 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	128MB SDRAM
+16GB (10GB available)125 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	256MB (81MB available)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.39 millimeters (0.33 inches)85% Thinner	vs	15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+LTPS IPS LCDAdvantage LTPS IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+720x1520 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	360x640 pixels
+295 PPI29% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	229 PPI
+5.71"78% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 8MP103 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.1MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)81 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) QCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.	vs	Resistive
+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.	vs	Single
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh127% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1320 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)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	WAP, HTML, Flash player
161 grams (5.64 ounces)	vs	+109 grams (3.82 ounces)48% Lighter
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

12 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

Hands-free calling

Video calling

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
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Model	4.2 (16GB)	5800 XpressMusic
Other model names	Nokia 4.2 TA-1157 (2GB RAM)	Nokia Tube, Nokia 5800d-1
Country or region available	Australia, (Europe), Taiwan	feature not registered
Brand	Nokia	Nokia
Release date	4/1/2019	11/27/2008
Depth	8.39 millimeters (0.33 inches)	15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.3 x 148.95 millimeters (2.81 x 5.86 in)	51.7 x 111 millimeters (2.04 x 4.37 in)
Weight	161 grams (5.64 ounces)	109 grams (3.82 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.71" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~49.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1520 pixels	360x640 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Resistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	295 PPI	229 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware update	Android 10	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)	32bit: Nokia Rapido YII3E
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core) 6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 369MHz ARM1136 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	128MB SDRAM
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1	256MB (81MB available)
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	3.6 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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 5800 XpressMusic
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP depth	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
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	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	0.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	320x240 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	QCIF (176x144)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
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 5800 XpressMusic
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, еAAC+, WMA
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5J
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	1320 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	18 hours	5 hours
Standby	600 hours (25 days)	400 hours (16.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	WAP, HTML, Flash player
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, Red, Blue • 8GB microsSD included • 3D stereo sound • Nokia Maps 2.0 Touch • Includes proprietary connector for TV Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.11W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.97W/kg (head)