Nokia 4.2 (32GB) vs Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB)
Side by side comparison between Nokia 4.2 vs Google Pixel 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.71"
IPS
IPS
720x1520
13
MP
MP
8mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.2"
OLED
OLED
1080x2400
50
MP
MP
11mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Nona-core
4575
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB)
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17 Common items in both devices |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
Ambient light sensor |
Face unlock |
+10 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 Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Nokia 4.2 (32GB) | Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB) | |
Model | 4.2 (32GB) | Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB) |
Other model names | Nokia 4.2 TA-1133, TA-1149, TA-1150, TA-1157, TA-1184 | Google Pixel 8 GKWS6 (Verizon, AT&T) Ultra Wideband |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | Canada, USA |
Brand | Nokia | |
Release date | 4/1/2019 | 10/12/2023, Announced: 10/4/2023 |
Depth | 8.39 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 71.3 x 148.95 millimeters (2.81 x 5.86 in) | 70.8 x 150.5 millimeters (2.79 x 5.93 in) |
Weight | 161 grams (5.64 ounces) | 187 grams (6.55 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front/back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
Nokia 4.2 (32GB) | Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB) | |
Display type | LTPS IPS LCD | OLED |
Screen size | 5.71" inches | 6.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~76.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1520 pixels | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 295 PPI | 424 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 1 billion |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass Victus |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 120Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | 2000nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Nokia 4.2 (32GB) | Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB) | |
System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 14 |
Firmware update | Android 10 | Android 15 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Nokia 4.2 (32GB) | Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm) | 64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core) 6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core) | Nona-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.91GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz | ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 926910 (v9), 1159143 (v10) Geekbench: 3526 (v5), 4404 (v6) GFXBench: 73fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Nokia 4.2 (32GB) | Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR3 | 8GB LPDDR5X |
Internal storage | 32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1 |
External storage | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Nokia 4.2 (32GB) | Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 5000/1920 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
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 | Global version: UMTS 850/900/2100 Latin America version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | 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) | LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78) mmWave (258, 260, 261) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave |
📷 Camera | ||
Nokia 4.2 (32GB) | Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP depth | (dual camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2126°1/2.9"1.25µmAF |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 25mm (lens) |
Sensor size | 1/3" inches | 1/1.31" inches |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 1.2µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 4K@24/30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps HDR10+ Slow motion |
📸 Front camera | ||
Nokia 4.2 (32GB) | Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 11 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4064x2648 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm (lens) | 20mm (lens) |
Sensor size | 1/4" inches | 1/3.1" inches |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 1.22µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Nokia 4.2 (32GB) | Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 3 microphones |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Nokia 4.2 (32GB) | Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 5.3 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Nokia 4.2 (32GB) | Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Nokia 4.2 (32GB) | Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 4575 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | 18W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) Reverse wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | 18 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | 600 hours (25 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Nokia 4.2 (32GB) | Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
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: Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Nokia 4.2 (32GB) | Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.1W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.98W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body) |