Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (32GB) vs Nokia 4.2 (32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus vs Nokia 4.2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/1/2019 12:41 PM, updated: 5/20/2020 10:58 AM

Compare Nokia 4.2 X Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (32GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Nokia 4.2 (32GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.71"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)

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!

12 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	vs	8 Advantages Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)4% Thinner	vs	8.39 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic endsAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front/back
+1080x1920 pixels89% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1520 pixels
+368 PPI25% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	295 PPI
+5.99"5% Larger screen	vs	5.71"
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
180 grams (6.3 ounces)	vs	+161 grams (5.64 ounces)12% Lighter
(back) 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP23% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

31 Common items in both devices

3GB LPDDR3

32GB (23GB available) / 32GB (22GB available)

eMMC 5.1

TFT IPS LCD / LTPS IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+24 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	4.2 (32GB)
Other model names	红米5 Plus (32GB + 3GB RAM) MEG7, Xiaomi Vince	Nokia 4.2 TA-1133, TA-1149, TA-1150, TA-1157, TA-1184
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Nokia
Release date	2/22/2018	4/1/2019
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.39 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.45 x 158.5 millimeters (2.97 x 6.24 in)	71.3 x 148.95 millimeters (2.81 x 5.86 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	161 grams (5.64 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends	Plastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	5.99" inches	5.71" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1520 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	368 PPI	295 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
System version	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core) 6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (23GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Global version: UMTS 850/900/2100 Latin America version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5) TD-LTE (Bands 40,41) 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 network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, 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
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP depth
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
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	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	18 hours
Standby	feature not registered	600 hours (25 days)
➕ Other features
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
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, Gold, Blue, Rose Gold • 2.5D glass screen edge • 18:9 ratio screen • MIUI 9.5 • Silicone case included • WiFi display, direct, hotspot	• Colors: Black, Pink sand • Android One • 19:9 display ratio • 2.5D curved glass screen • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
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