Should you buy Realme 12 5G or Nokia G42? Well, your search ends here. Find out which mobile phone is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Realme 12 5G starts at ₹ 19,999 and Nokia G42 starts at ₹ 18,000.
Realme 12 5G has screen size of 6.72inches, 1080x2400pixels, 120Hz and Nokia G42 has screen size of 6.56inches. Realme 12 5G comes up with internal storage of 128 GB and RAM of 8 GB. Nokia G42 comes up with internal storage of 256 GB and RAM of 8 GB. Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 108MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle)
2MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus and front camera of Punch Hole 8MP f/2 (Wide Angle) whereas latter has primary camera of 50MP AF f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2MP (Macro) 2MP (Depth Sensor) with autofocus and front camera of 8MP
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Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.
| Specifications | Realme 12 5G | Nokia G42 |
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| OS | Android v14 | Android v13 |
| Screen Size | 6.72inches, 1080x2400pixels, 120Hz | 6.56inches |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6100 Plus | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6GB |
| Internal Storage | 128 GB | 128GB |
Summary | |||
| Specs Score | 69 | 68 | |
| OS | Android v14 | Android v13 | |
| Screen Size | 6.72inches, 1080x2400pixels, 120Hz | 6.56inches | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6100 Plus | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ | |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6GB | |
| Internal Storage | 128 GB | 128GB | |
GENERAL | |||
| Colours | Twilight Purple, Woodland Green | Meteor Grey, Lavender | |
| Custom UI | realme UI 5 | ||
| Device type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
| Operating System | Android v14 | Android v13 | |
| Sim | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | |
DESIGN | |||
| Height | 165.7 mm | ||
| Thickness | 7.69 mm | ||
| Weight | 188 g | ||
| Width | 76.1 mm | ||
DISPLAY | |||
| Bezel Less Display | No | ||
| Pixel Density | ~ 401PPI | ~ 269PPI | |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 90Hz | |
| Screen resolution | 1080x2400pixels | 720x1612pixels | |
| Screen size | 6.72inches, 1080x2400pixels, 120Hz | 6.56inches | |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6100 Plus | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ | |
| CPU | 2.2GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2GHz, Octa Core Processor | |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 619 | |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6GB | |
STORAGE | |||
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2TB | Yes, upto 1TB | |
| Internal Storage | 128 GB | 128GB | |
CAMERA | |||
| Camera Features | 3X Zoom Portrait Camera, Photo, Video, Night, Street, Pro, Pano, Portrait, Timelapse, Slo-Mo, Text Scanner, Hi-Res, Tilt-Shift, Movie, Dual View Video, Group Portrait, Supports Smart Scenario Recognition, Supports Fill Light for Video Shooting, Digital Zoom 20X | Night mode, Dark Vision, Tripod mode, AI portrait, 50MP mode with HDR, Personalized | |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 8MP f/2 (Wide Angle) | 8MP | |
| Primary camera | 108MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus | 50MP AF f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2MP (Macro) 2MP (Depth Sensor) with autofocus | |
| Video Recording | 1080p@30fps FHD, 720p@30fps HD | 1080p@30fps FHD | |
MULTIMEDIA | |||
| Audio Jack | Yes | ||
| Audio Player | Yes | ||
| FM Radio | No | Yes | |
| Speakers | Yes | ||
| Video Player | Yes | ||
BATTERY | |||
| Type | 5000mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000mAh, Li-Po Battery | |
| Stand By | Yes, Dual Stand-By | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive | |
| Browser | Yes | Yes | |
| GPRS | Yes | Yes | |
| GPS Facility | Yes, with GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO | |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | |
NETWORK SUPPORT | |||
| 3G | Yes | Yes | |
| 4G | Yes | Yes | |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | |
MORE FEATURES | |||
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side | |
| Quick Charging | Yes, 45W SUPERVOOC Charge | Yes, 20W Fast Charging | |
| Sensors | Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Acceleration Sensor, Gyroscope, Support Meter Function | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | |
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Realme 12 5G comes up with primary camera of 108MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus whereas Nokia G42 comes up with 50MP AF f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2MP (Macro) 2MP (Depth Sensor) with autofocus. Some of the Camera Features for both the mobiles include 3X Zoom Portrait Camera, Photo, Video, Night, Street, Pro, Pano, Portrait, Timelapse, Slo-Mo, Text Scanner, Hi-Res, Tilt-Shift, Movie, Dual View Video, Group Portrait, Supports Smart Scenario Recognition, Supports Fill Light for Video Shooting, Digital Zoom 20X.
Chipset, one of the important feature of the mobiles used in these Mobiles are Mediatek Dimensity 6100 Plus and Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ respectively. Realme 12 5G comes up Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2TB card slot and Nokia G42 comes up with Yes, upto 1TB card slot. CPU used in Realme 12 5G is 2.2GHz, Octa Core Processor and used in Nokia G42 is 2.2GHz, Octa Core Processor.