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Nothing Phone 2 (512GB) vs Nokia 4.2 (32GB)

Side by side comparison between Nothing Phone 2 vs Nokia 4.2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 4.2 X Nothing Phone 2 (512GB) 29Points
6.7"
OLED

1080x2412

50
MP

32mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4700
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.71"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nothing Phone 2 (512GB)

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Phone 2 (512GB)} 29 Advantages Nothing Phone 2 (512GB) vs 4.2 (32GB)} 5 Advantages Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
+3.19GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)60%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+12GB LPDDR53 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+512GB (460GB available)20 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (22GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front/back
+LTPO OLEDAdvantage
LTPO OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsLTPS IPS LCD
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1080x2412 pixels138%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1520 pixels
+394 PPI34%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs295 PPI
+6.7"17%
Larger screen
vs5.71"
+(dual camera) 50MP + 50MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+1/1.56" inches92%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3" inches
+f/1.9 (aperture)16%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Android 14Advantage
Android 14 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 10
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4700 mAh57%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3000 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+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 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP54 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
201 grams (7.04 ounces)vs+161 grams (5.64 ounces)25%
Lighter
8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+8.39 millimeters (0.33 inches)2%
Thinner
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

21 Common items in both devices
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+14 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

Nothing Phone 2 (512GB)Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
ModelPhone 2 (512GB)4.2 (32GB)
Other model namesNothing Phone (2) A065Nokia 4.2 TA-1133, TA-1149, TA-1150, TA-1157, TA-1184
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNothingNokia
Release date7/17/2023, Announced: 7/11/20234/1/2019
Depth8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.39 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)76.35 x 162.13 millimeters (3.01 x 6.38 in)71.3 x 148.95 millimeters (2.81 x 5.86 in)
Weight201 grams (7.04 ounces)161 grams (5.64 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5, LED lights
Plastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP54 certified: protection against dust and splashingNot supported

📲 Display

Nothing Phone 2 (512GB)Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
Display typeLTPO OLEDLTPS IPS LCD
Screen size6.7" inches5.71" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~87.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~76.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2412 pixels (20:9)720x1520 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)394 PPI295 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display features1600nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nothing Phone 2 (512GB)Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
System versionAndroid 13Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 14Android 10
User InterfaceNothing OS 2feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nothing Phone 2 (512GB)Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.19GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core)
3x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (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 730 (818MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 895434 (v9), 972126 (v10)
Geekbench: 3957 (v5.5), 4219 (v6.0)
GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nothing Phone 2 (512GB)Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR53GB LPDDR3
Internal storage512GB (460GB available)
UFS 3.1
32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nothing Phone 2 (512GB)Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-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 / Upload2000/1024 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 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 networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Global version:
UMTS 850/900/2100
Latin America version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
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 networkSA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Nothing Phone 2 (512GB)Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
50 megapixels
50MP ultrawide f/2.2114°1/2.76"0.64µmAF
(dual camera)
13 megapixels
2MP depth
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.56" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extras4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
Sony IMX890 / Samsung JN1 sensor
Sony IMX615 sensor (selfie)
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nothing Phone 2 (512GB)Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.5 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.74" inches1/4" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nothing Phone 2 (512GB)Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakersSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
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

Nothing Phone 2 (512GB)Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavICA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nothing Phone 2 (512GB)Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nothing Phone 2 (512GB)Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4700 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts45W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 4
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
5W Reverse wireless charging
feature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered18 hours
Standbyfeature not registered600 hours (25 days)

➕ Other features

Nothing Phone 2 (512GB)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: Dark Gray, White
• LED lights on the back for notifications
• Glyph
• Colors: Black, Pink sand
• Android One
• 19:9 display ratio
• 2.5D curved glass screen
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Nothing Phone 2 (512GB)Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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