Nokia 2.1 vs. Nokia 4.2

Phone Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Nokia 2.1 and Nokia 4.2. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.

Phone Specifications Comparison

Nokia 2.1 vs. Nokia 4.2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Nokia 2.1 Nokia 4.2
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Form Factor Touch Touch
Height 153.6 mm 148.95 mm Nokia 2.1 has greater height than Nokia 4.2.
Width 77.6 mm 71.3 mm Nokia 2.1 has greater width than Nokia 4.2.
Depth 9.67 mm 8.39 mm Nokia 4.2 is narrower than Nokia 2.1.
Weight - 161 g
Body Colour Blue/copper | Grey/silver Pink sand
Waterproof (Water-resistant) - -
SAR Value 0.793 W/kg (head), 1.427 W/kg (body), 3.99 W/kg (limb) 1.53 W/kg (body), 0.45 W/kg (head), 3.21 W/kg (limb)
Integrated Components - FM radio
Connector Type Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
Headset jack
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
SIM Card Type (Size) - Nano SIM
SIM Card Qty Dual-SIM Dual-SIM
DISPLAY Nokia 2.1 Nokia 4.2
Display Type - LCD display
Display Technology - TFT
Screen Size (Display Size) 5.5" 5.71" Nokia 4.2 has larger screen size than Nokia 2.1.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1280 x 720 pixels 1520 x 720 pixels Nokia 4.2 has better screen resolution than Nokia 2.1.
Display Format HD HD+
Pixel Density - 270 ppi
Aspect Ratio 16:9 19:9
Display Features - 2.5D Glass
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Fingerprint-resistant coating -
PROCESSOR Nokia 2.1 Nokia 4.2
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
Processor Core Qty - 8-core
64-bit Architecture Yes Yes Both phones have 64-bit architecture.
MEMORY Nokia 2.1 Nokia 4.2
RAM LPDDR3 SDRAM - 1 GB 3 GB Nokia 4.2 has more RAM than Nokia 2.1.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 8 GB 32 GB Nokia 4.2 has more internal memory than Nokia 2.1.
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 400 GB
CAMERA Nokia 2.1 Nokia 4.2
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1 2
Sensor Resolution 8 Megapixel 13 Megapixel Nokia 4.2 has better camera resolution than Nokia 2.1.
Lens Aperture - F/2.2
Pixel Size - 1.12 μm
Focus Adjustment Automatic Automatic
Camera Modes - Bokeh Mode
Light Source LED flash LED flash
Camera Features (Functions) - Dual Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF)
SECOND CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) - 2 Megapixel
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) - F/2.2
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) - 1.75 μm
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 5 Megapixel 8 Megapixel Nokia 4.2 has better front camera resolution than Nokia 2.1.
Lens Type (Front) - Wide-angle lens
Lens Aperture (Front) - F/2.0
Field of View (Front) - 74 degree(s)
Pixel Size (Front) - 1.12 μm
Focus Adjustment Focus free Focus free
BATTERY AND CHARGING Nokia 2.1 Nokia 4.2
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 4000 mAh 3000 mAh Nokia 2.1 has larger battery capacity than Nokia 4.2.
Standby Time - 600 hours
Talk Time - 1080 minutes
Run Time Details - Talk (3G): up to 1080 min
Standby (4G): up to 600 hrs
Playback (audio (w/headset)): up to 100 hrs
CELLULAR Nokia 2.1 Nokia 4.2
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 4G Both phones have the same mobile network generation.
Operating System Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition) Android 9.0 Pie
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Go Google Assistant
Navigation GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
COMMUNICATIONS Nokia 2.1 Nokia 4.2
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, VoLTE, VoWiFi
2G Band - 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
3G UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 5, Band 8
3G UMTS Frequency - 2100, 850, 900
4G LTE Band - Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41
4G LTE Frequency - FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.2
NFC - Yes Nokia 4.2 has NFC reader for mobile payments.
Messaging Services SMS, MMS SMS, MMS
FEATURES Nokia 2.1 Nokia 4.2
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor
Security Devices - Face recognition, fingerprint reader
Additional Phone Features - Dual microphones with noise cancellation
OTHERS Nokia 2.1 Nokia 4.2
Included Accessories USB cable, power adapter, SIM card removal tool USB cable, power adapter, SIM card removal tool
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