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Nokia 5.3 (128GB) vs Nokia 4.2 (32GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 5.3 vs Nokia 4.2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 4.2 X Nokia 5.3 (128GB) 14Points
6.55"
IPS

720x1600

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points Nokia 4.2 (32GB) Compare Nokia 5.3 X
5.71"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 5.3 (128GB)

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5.3 (128GB)} 14 Advantages Nokia 5.3 (128GB) vs 4.2 (32GB)} 3 Advantages Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)21%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+4GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+128GB (110GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (22GB available)
+720x1600 pixels5%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1520 pixels
+6.55"15%
Larger screen
vs5.71"
+(quad camera) 13MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP47%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)22%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 10
+4000 mAh33%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3000 mAh
+802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
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
185 grams (6.48 ounces)vs+161 grams (5.64 ounces)15%
Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+8.39 millimeters (0.33 inches)1%
Thinner
268 PPIvs+295 PPI10%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)

34 Common items in both devices
eMMC 5.1
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body, glass front/back
TFT IPS LCD / LTPS IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+27 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia 5.3 (128GB)Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
Model5.3 (128GB)4.2 (32GB)
Other model namesNokia 5.3 TA-1223, TA-1227, TA-1229, TA-1234 (4GB RAM)Nokia 4.2 TA-1133, TA-1149, TA-1150, TA-1157, TA-1184
Country or region available(Latin America)
(Latin America)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date4/2/2020, Announced: 3/19/20204/1/2019
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.39 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)76.6 x 164.3 millimeters (3.02 x 6.47 in)71.3 x 148.95 millimeters (2.81 x 5.86 in)
Weight185 grams (6.48 ounces)161 grams (5.64 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 5.3 (128GB)Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDLTPS IPS LCD
Screen size6.55" inches5.71" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~76.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1600 pixels (20:9)720x1520 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)268 PPI295 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display features450nits[typ]feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 5.3 (128GB)Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
System versionAndroid 10Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 11Android 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 5.3 (128GB)Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (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 610Qualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 5.3 (128GB)Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (110GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 5.3 (128GB)Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
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 networkGlobal version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
America version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
India version:
UMTS 850/900/2100
Global version:
UMTS 850/900/2100
Latin America version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4
Global version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
America version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38)
India version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (40, 41)
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+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkGlobal:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
America:
850/900/1700/1900/2100
India:
850/900/2100
Not supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Nokia 5.3 (128GB)Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
13 megapixels
5MP ultrawide 13mm
2MP macro
2MP depth
(dual camera)
13 megapixels
2MP depth
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 5.3 (128GB)Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/4" inches1/4" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia 5.3 (128GB)Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 5.3 (128GB)Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 5.3 (128GB)Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 5.3 (128GB)Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered18 hours
Standbyfeature not registered600 hours (25 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 5.3 (128GB)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: Charcoal black, Cyan, Sand
• Android One
• 2.5D glass screen
• Colors: Black, Pink sand
• Android One
• 19:9 display ratio
• 2.5D curved glass screen
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 5.3 (128GB)Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.03W/kg (head), 0.95W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.7W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)feature not registered
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