Nokia G42 5G Review: The Indestructible Phone feat. Ravi Kunwar

Nokia's new G42 5G phone is a phone with 3 big pillars - durability, battery, clean operating system. But are these 3 pillars enough? What about the other things like camera, display, design? Here's my full review. I also talk to Ravi Kunwar, VP, India & APAC at HMD Global about the G42 as well as the future of the company.
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[@saurabhjoshi3657]

We need the old Nokia back, really missing the first decade of this century. I can still use those old models if they are enabled with the latest network spectrum. No bloatware, simple & transparent UI , no worries of personal data being tracked.

[@karl-erlendmikalsen5159]

And they could also bring back the indestructible casing that can both relieve your worries about dropping the phone or forgetting a bottle opener. That would be nice :)

[@debasisdash7425]

We need more such Video casts from you Rajeev. The good old days of your shows on NDTV 24*7 used to be gold standard for new technologies in tv world. Good to see you in Ytube.

[@CosmiCandy]

Good questions asked to Nokia in this vid. Great work, thanks for sharing.

[@JKTIN]

We want nokia 7 plus series.... Nokia 7 plus is a great phone in it's time.... slim , build quality, its beauty ...nice

[@clickdiamondproduction1357]

M still using nokia 7 plus. Best ever.

[@azimkhanca]

M.also using 7.2 since 5 years

[@creativespot7254]

I am also still using Nokia 7plus. Best phone ever

[@chandrawanshi292]

Nokia is always Nokia

[@GurpreetSingh-op6zl]

Nokia 7puls awsm phn👌

[@TheSumiitbhatia]

The moment I saw the notification that Rajiv makhni was going to interview HMD APAC head, I got very excited. However looking at the spec sheet, I truly believe that the price point that they have come up with is very very commendable but the processor Snapdragon 480 seems dated. Although no doubt Nokia brings very robust phones to the market with good software optimisation, consumers have become very conscious of the performance aspect. Honestly I really want Nokia to hit back with a bang with good performance and camera oriented phones.

[@kais7243]

It's great processor tho it works very well dispointing is display nothing else

[@dipannandy692]

The first tech reviewer ever seen on Indian television.

[@mrentertainment4923]

💙

[@srikanthshadakshari5147]

I am using Nokia 7 plus since 7 years. It is still in good condition. I never put back panel because it looks as it is. Now I am thinking to change my phone because of storage issue. Unfortunately Nokia not made any comfortable phone after that. So how to choose some other brand

[@Vmos710]

It will be difficult to move from FHD+(Nokia 7.2) to HD+(G42) display.

[@gaureearolkar1522]

in pink model there is removable battery....will it be available in purple model also?

[@living_curious]

What about the lack of 5g bands in the Indian version of g42, also in what all ways is Indian Nokia or HMD offerings different from the European main arm?

[@rajivthyagarajan821]

Where are you now a days, so rare to hear from you now

[@ashokirkal5850]

Nokia should offer stereo speakers and fast charging above 30 watt under 15k

[@YMSD24]

I am using Nokia 7.2 past 3years while buying sale guy from reliance digital was laughing and telling me to avoid Nokia as it is going to shutdown.....but still I went ahead I buyed nokia 7.2.....and after 3years I m still happy with my purchase....it's really hardcore phone....like maruti ad says ki kare papa petrol khatam hi nahi Hoonda....same for Nokia kya kare kitna bhi girta hai kharab hi nahi hoonda, phone is flawless but now I m done with phone as no more updates coming....

[@vijaytrivedi7330]

Amazon live giveaway winner ko prizes kab tak deliver kiye jayenge? Sir aap regular video dala kijiye KZbin pe for our tech knowledge.❤❤❤

[@ranjit4382]

The phone is really good according to the pricing.. it really need a software update for camera as soon as possible

[@newtechniques35]

2 5 g बैंड है

[@ashishmunghate1524]

Is this phone available offline in market?

[@manjunathnath8931]

Should come out with stereo speakers and little bit light weight and punch hole display.

[@kamleshkumartalpada2860]

My 4.2 nokia always smooth 🎉❤ after 4 years continuously 🎉🎉

[@FadedWorld.]

I just bought this phone but there's one big problem, in all android games there is a sound delay like all the sounds in the games come out in 1 second delay on speaker and headphones as well and this does not happen while playing videos or listening to any other thing, only in games. This makes playing shooting games impossible since I'm not able to hear gunshot sounds in real time. I don't know how to explain this to anyone, PLEASE HELP!... Should I return the device or go to service center?

[@sonubarbhuiya4455]

Nokia should first put someone young and knowledgeable people about phone industry as their head...

[@paramsingh1380]

Pretty excited to buy this phone!!

[@user-bb1tw6di1d]

Nokia g42 vs nokia c32 which one is good ?? Please reply

[@ramachandrav2528]

I am using Nokia 8.1 for more than 4.5 years. No issues at all. Very good. One of the best stock android phone.

[@HS_22317]

My favourite is Water drop knotch. But FHD needed

[@venturen21]

Bring Nokia 7.2 update version, I'm using Nokia 7.2 since the launch

[@user-im5xp4jn8g]

Me too but after 4 yrs my nokia 7.2 is useless now😢 coz my nokia didn't work no signal no wifi connection 😢

[@ADRajShorts]

Nice phone hai Nokia G42, baki FEATURES aapko aur increase karne padenge, like REALME features ❤❤

[@Vmos710]

I'm still using 7 series phone 😊, I'm afraid if I switch to another phone of nokia will I still get that satisfaction? 😊

[@rptechlife9560]

I like the So Purple and So Pink both the Colours

[@s7sultankhan]

After watching ur video I have placed an order for G42 let's hope best ❤

[@user-dd1ss2fl9f]

Sir, Nokia ka store kahin Nahin hai to keise kharidenge ?Amazon,Flipcart par pathar bhej dete Hain.Sabhi state me kahin authorized dealer honge,Lekin jankari Nahin hai.Nokia k Care Center kahin Nahin hai,isiliye Oppo,vivo,m.i jyada sale ho raha hai.

[@amrithdeenraj2398]

Is anyone facing issue while connecting the phone to car Bluetooth, phone connects but can't view messages and contacts

[@mickeys365]

Only purchased Nokia because of this video and i am not disappointed.

[@skistak2953]

Front camera hai kia nehi haib

[@gauravsri6005]

Beautiful colour❤ I love Nokia❤

[@nelcdonboscoschoolofficial8513]

only 2 5G bands Why?///

[@vilasbtiple]

E compass sensor missing in it

[@Jestysam5]

It was issues with voice with video

[@aster934]

Im using a X20 and a X30 G5. Both are good phones. Camera on the X30 is way better than on the X20.

[@hemantsuri5536]

sir isme data backup kaise hoga

[@makarand63]

HMD must price their devices correct. Off late they are not correct as far as price is concerned.

[@user-im5xp4jn8g]

Nokia plz apna khoya hua rutba ko wapas lao, kuch unique aur achha wala model launch karo, aur offline mein bhi available karo

[@rajratnagawale3282]

Circular camera setup hota toh aur premium lagta...❤❤❤

[@hiteshnalwaya5153]

Sir is mobile m RAM ROM kitne Tak ka aata h

[@harshaddhavalikar9123]

After 5 months I think this is the only phone from Nokia available. As per 91 mobile G42 4gb varient launched in March 2024. That's it.

[@KT43124]

Bring Nokia 7plus and Nokia 8.1.. with ziess optics

[@sushilarya2864]

Phones not available in market....even on online very limited inventory

[@JigarsinhMuli96]

*Nokia 8.1 2018 I have Still Great just ❤ Nokia*

[@koushik6762]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@priyankapaul111]

Have this one till date and using for camera. I'm now finding a phone which can provide same camera quality but not getting any

[@goodseas0n]

Me too have ...superb phone

[@SandeepPatil-vh6is]

​@@priyankapaul111 Same Here, And 8.1 is dark horse. Running superb

[@Hariparam3189]

Lava blaze and samsung phones are good under 10k price range

[@abhijit9896]

Good handset in it's price range

[@roxboren4099]

Side mounted fingerprint is not a good idea

[@ADRajShorts]

Nokia YAR Atleast 30W Fast charging ⚡⚡ Hoti hai, so please Agli baar se Atleast 30W charging ⚡⚡ deni hi chahiye aapko❤

[@lamarcknritu]

Comeback nehi ho pa raha makhni ka 😅

[@Anup658]

Agar price thoda bohot increase kar v deta or processor acha wala milta to v Nokia brand ka cell phone india me dhoom Macha sakta tha.

[@lens5002]

Launch nokia flagship phones with zies optics

[@ShahidAnsari-kn7ry]

LCD की जगह 60 hz की hd+ amoled ही दे दिए रहते 🙂

[@king_khan667]

HMD Global is enough to destroy an established brand 😂😂🙏

[@2010akkii]

Snapdragon 480 what was noki thinkin how to compete in market

[@Lovey_yourself]

They dont exaggerate like any other brands

[@ravikoshiya4793]

Really like nokia phones.....❤❤❤❤

[@newtechniques35]

भाई phone to सही hai par 2 5 g band है kya 5 g network सही pakrega

[@rocky8004]

Rajiv Makhni sir ji why you are not in NDTV cell guru missing you 😢 from NDTV cell guru show

[@rptechlife9560]

Does this device do Auto call recording

[@vilasbtiple]

Yes

[@mrinal_S.k]

Nokia g43 should have 4gen 2 & punch hole camera at rs14999 with better front & back camera.

[@lonenick9397]

Customers are fed-up with the saturated market full of Android phones. iPhone features are not that great and are not affordable anymore. Here is the best time for Nokia or HMD to relaunch the Lumia phones. Just add the following features: - Add file manager to the UI - Seamless Connectivity with Android and iOS and Windows Desktop OS - Wireless devices connectivity. - Microsoft Store. I am sure the Lumia Series will do the best and customers will have a new experience. I used a Lumia 800 and stopped using any new Lumia phone just because of the following: - No file manager to share files and videos or songs over Bluetooth or any other media. - The Nokia suite was not useful. They launched Zune for Lumia which was not good at all. Moreover I had to use two software just to connect my Nokia branded phones to computers. I had computers with very low resources at that time. If you guys agree with my points and want Nokia to relaunch Lumia give a like to my comments and write your expressions as well.

[@devmelody6299]

Sir game kounsa tha

[@saikatghosh190]

Dors it allow to record call anonymously?

[@vilasbtiple]

Yes

[@Ayatafrin.]

Nokia 7.1 really great smart phone

[@satyendrarathore5362]

I love Nokia G42...5G....Great phone

[@arnavbanerjee4606]

Give this guy enough money and he would even sell you a brick priced at 20 lakhs

[@Dpk_YT]

Only hd+ 😢

[@contentking6327]

Good Morning Rajiv ji ! I am waiting for a Nokia Phone With 5000 mAh removable battery ! I have always been a Nokia Phone Lover ....Its camera were very good back then ...even 0.3 MP camera gave very crispy pictures ....Right Now I am using Nokia C12 Pro ( Because it has a 4000 mAh removable Battery ) .....Best Wishes for a Glorious Comeback ......( bring it 👆👆👆👆👆 5000 mAh removable battery smartphone )

[@studytube668]

Nokia G42 me sab kuch thik hai lekin Ek to Display Aap FHD aur Camera me kuch Sudhar Kar Sakte the

[@thetechreview369]

Watching video on nokia 8.1

[@gurukul6111]

Front camera

[@ayyysr]

Nokia x2 great fhone ❤

[@RamSinghKushwaha]

I love nokia ❤

[@NarayanDebnath9]

Camera is very bad😢😢😢.50 megapixels camera when I shot pic and zoom the picture then the is carck 😢😢😢😢.

[@yatinnain]

Have you felt strain on your eyes while using this phone? Actually I have received this phone today and I am feeling strain on my eyes while using this phone. I have another smartphone but my eyes feel comfortable while using that phone.

[@rajapadala9399]

🔥🔥

[@shwetaadlakha8822]

Is Nokia G42 dual sim?

[@vilasbtiple]

Hybrid

[@anujsagarcreation7379]

English achi hai apki sir

[@aakudev]

NOKIA can beat any mobile on this planet in terms of the Brand Name. They just need to come with good products continuously, people will surely start buying them.

[@khaledbinnoor5406]

Should be snapdragon 750 5g, 4 camera 50+8+5+5 & selfi - 16,corning gorila 5, with good looks and side frame aluminum at this price point. Charger 33 wt. Would be that best deal. And also full hd with 120 refresh rate, 2 speker.

[@gill-punjab]

480+5g a

[@sovanmaity8969]

Ar 12k which phone is available with those features?😂

[@khaledbinnoor5406]

@@sovanmaity8969R8. Price could be raised upto 15k.750 snapdragon old processor than snapdragon 480+.

[@anantsharma5330]

Nokia, why they're so shy saying about specs and boring front pointless notch? Just drowning the brand, itself.

[@dineshms7667]

Your review of this phone doesn't make a strong point. The photos aren't as good as you've shown, because I have my own to compare . And by the way, you just stated the specs and features as the website said. Where's your own opinions on the performance and battery life ? The review wasn't good enough to take into consideration.

[@SaswatSubhankar]

I own one of these...Mast phone hai

[@Lovey_yourself]

Buddy i am thinking of buying this phone, how is the phone?

[@SaswatSubhankar]

@@Lovey_yourself Overall a good phone....screen quality is average since it s HD...battery lasts a day easily...camera in day takes above average

[@Lovey_yourself]

@@SaswatSubhankar Thanks buddy

[@viswasundar.murugan]

Is it stock Android?

[@SaswatSubhankar]

@@viswasundar.murugan yes...

[@SachinSharma-sd9ws]

Sir pubg khlene par. Automatic exit ho jata. Hai

[@chisac1]

Nokia 6.1 plus

[@aaarts95]

भाई इतना दे रहे हो तो स्क्रीन भि fhd भि दे देते हर फोन मे hd स्क्रीन देते हो

[@AM-zk7pj]

Not impressed by the common design that I saw in realme 8 series 3 years back . And same design is employed by Motorola.. They haven't learnt anything yet

[@dj99amd]

Moto g71 5g same look

[@baburoy3076]

Previous phone Nokia 6.1, currently using Nokia g20. Nokia 6.1 was better.

[@maruthi04]

Only two 5g bands

[@ashokirkal5850]

Punch hole display hota tho achha lagta

[@MkStori332]

Kuch new leke aao

[@sunilchejara4466]

Bought few days ago really disappointed with camera it clicks yellowish picture poor front camera samsung hi better tha😭

[@vaishnavirani7138]

Sab kuch thik hai lekin service centre nhi hai thik

[@gaureearolkar1522]

why so late review...better late than never...

[@lavkushin]

❤❤❤❤

[@Gyantheuniversalknowledge123]

Any users hare😢?

[@tractorsgyan4414]

nokia 7.2 is good phone ..relaunch this phone and 15000 to 25000 not available good nokia phone with frount camera and ulta wide angel camera and telescop lens

[@hemantjagtyani1956]

Camera quality is very poor and sufficient to destroy reputation brand Nokia I am sorry to write you don't allow refund for Nokia g42. If someone is fully unsatisfied by product, what can he do except wasting his money and satisfaction. I was fan of Nokia from Era of Nokia 6600 but g42 turn me back. Hemant Jagtyani