The Nokia G42 is an affordable 5G smartphone that users can easily repair themselves. But the mobile is also a good performer, looks great in purple and offers a decent camera system - as long as you use it in good light.At a reasonable price, the Nokia G42's mid-range performance makes it a tempting buy. However, questions remain about its longevity and actual service life.
Good73/100
Rank 12 out of 16Stiftung WarentestSmartphones im Test - Gute Handys gibt es für weniger als 200 EuroReleaseJanuary 2024
Making phone calls, sending messages, surfing the internet - for most people, everyday life without a smartphone is almost unthinkable. This makes it all the more important to be able to rely on the devices. Which model is the test winner? Which has the best mobile camera or the most powerful battery?...
Good76/100
CHIP OnlineSingle testReleaseJanuary 2024
Long battery life
Solid equipment
Useful display
Long battery charging time
Mediocre camera
No full water protection
Good75/100
Smartphone MagazinSingle testReleaseDecember 2023
Repairable
Solid performance
Pure Android version
Poor display brightness
Update guarantee could be much longer
The main argument in favour of buying a Nokia G42 5G is definitely the fact that you can repair it yourself with a little skill. However, considering the purchase price of around 220 euros, you shouldn't expect miracles from the built-in technology. However, we would have liked a longer update period for the software.
