The Barbie Phone! | Nokia G42 5G Unboxing & Tour

Unboxing the Nokia G42 5G, a bright pink budget smartphone with a sub-£200 UK price but respectable specs, including a 50MP camera, 5000mAh battery and Snapdragon 480 Plus performance. This hands-on review of the Nokia G42 tests out the gaming chops, camera skills etc, and of course that poppy design!
While it's the pink Barbie-baiting finish that stands out here, this budget mobile has plenty going for it. The stock Android experience is satisfying, with three years of software updates to enjoy. Battery life is also sublime, although you'll need to knock off the ambient mode for a full weekend.
The Nokia G42 5G can happily play games like PubG and Call of Duty, thanks to that Snapdragon setup. I found that other apps all run well too. And if you want a decent camera for under £200, this handset is a worthy choice. You have an upgraded night mode, slick portrait smarts and a pro mode with RAW shooting.
So that in a nutshell is the Nokia G42 5G. Check out my reviews of other budget smartphones here on Tech Spurt and come back soon for my upgraded Best Phones Under £200 round-up.
Nokia G42 5G Unboxing Chapters:
0:00 - So....pink....
0:32 - What's in the box?
0:57 - Design
3:10 - Android & features
4:47 - Display & audio
6:37 - Performance & gaming test
7:36 - Battery life
8:48 - Cameras
11:07 - Byyyyyeeeeee

[@SpongeBob-xh8ir]

What a legend where everyone is unboxing latest iphones my man here unboxing Nokia Barbie phone 🔥

[@bxbygirllnik7685]

He does other phones too you know

[@OneNiftyBoi]

And that's why we watch TechSpurt

[@EmmieSuksai]

​@@adamhafiddin9564Ce n'est pas bien pouah

[@Angelo930]

@SpongeBob-xh8ir This right here is THE comment 🙌🏽👍🏽😎

[@GjordDeLad05]

And that's why we watch him, pretty much does any phone he can get his hands on from flagship to budget phone. Watching Tech Spurt remind me of what watching MKBHD was 10 years ago back when he actually review budget phones like Motorola Moto G.

[@johannacharlotte3335]

I'm using this phone right now and it is really good! It's definitely worth buying 💗 For using social media, watching videos and photos it's more than enough 👍

[@Bs221SH]

How's it working, should I buy it

[@johannacharlotte3335]

I've had this phone for a few months, the camera isn't amazing but more than good enough for everyday photos and the phone itself is fast and as good as any budget/midrange phone 👍🏻

[@beans72464]

thank you so much I'm probably gonna get it.

[@sx....]

What the battery like

[@CrappyEntertainment]

Massive respect to you for reviewing a barbie phone instead of the Iphone 15 🔥🔥🔥

[@michaelball93]

Getting so sick of the usual gushing reviews for that thing clogging my homepage.

[@EmmieSuksai]

​@@michaelball93Mince!

[@tanjee2698]

I like Nokia's take on self fix/change battery, low carbon footprint and recycled materials. This phone is definitely on the maybe list next to the x30

[@reliableride879]

I really appretiate the fact you mention eveything about the device in your videos, it is very detailed explaination I have come across so far. Keep up the good work & you rock! 😍😍

[@EmmieSuksai]

Est-ce une blague 😤

[@Kashouri]

I actually had the chance to test this phone myself a couple of months back (no not the pink one :D), and you know what? It really surprised me. I was concerned by the screen itself as being "only" 720p felt like one of the better 720p panels I've used and even appeared better than a cheap 1080p panel (if that made sense.). Even the chipset (probably because of the screen it was powering, was able to punch above its weight class). It will get a lot of detractors for some of the specs (and rightly so), but it's definitely a capable device.

[@EmmieSuksai]

Je déteste ce téléphone😤

[@rodLX]

You are right about the chipset. I'm using a Nokia X20 for 2 years now, with the same Snapdragon 480 5G, and it's still smooth running Android 13 (came with Android 11). That's because the 480 is the top of its line, and even surpassed the 720 on several benchmarks.

[@qwill8254]

Nokia always tries to use LCD panel instead of OLED, cause they are cheaper to replace and also require less power .

[@rodLX]

​@@qwill8254 Depends on the model, the current Nokia X30 has an AMOLED screen.

[@HarishKumar-eo9tw]

😊

[@Scotts23]

I'm a 50year old man and I personally absolutely love it infact i think i will buy one I've been looking for a new reasonable price phone

[@qwill8254]

Bravo man . Got a 5.4 in purple . And it rocks

[@Amarantis]

What a great review! a bought this phone today and I love it.

[@kkm969]

Kids unboxing iPhones. But here we have a wizard whose unboxing a Nokia, but not just any other Nokia. A freaking Nokia with a barbie pink color.

[@Samfichier]

Tks for the video. Interesting budget phone. The processor as you showed is enough, because it's a light android interface. And it's easier to repair, then it's durable

[@Pelasgos14]

Some legendary reviews here. Top !

[@daries5141]

this is why i love this guy. he dont like being with the stupid trends hehehe . you're the uncle!!!!

[@EmmieSuksai]

Tu es la haine pour moi

[@mimi_ust]

I've never been so entertained whilst watching tech review before 😅 I request u review the Xiaomi pad 6 pls!

[@EmmieSuksai]

Examen horrible, appareil photo, écran et mise à jour stupide

[@junegem4548]

I am soooooo buying this one, as soon as it is accessible in Sweden ❤🎉❤❤🎉

[@MrJayArt]

Honestly that's a nice color!!

[@quchi7232]

This would be a great work phone. I'll only use this for checking email and chat with workmates. Best part is the clean software.

[@codefuntime3129]

Absolutely

[@GucciedUp]

Things I never thought I would never see. Chris reviewing a Barbie themed phone. Less embarrassing than whopping out an iPhone 15. 😂

[@EmmieSuksai]

Vous plaisantez 😤

[@newstodayyt1]

Nokia getting smart with their naming scheme game

[@kushal809]

Awesome video 👍

[@EmmieSuksai]

Malédiction pour toi

[@paulharrison8379]

The big advantage of the Nokia G42 and also of the Nokia G21,G22 and G11 is the combination of a large battery and a slow processor which allows them to be used for up to 3 days without recharging. The big disadvantage of those 4 phones is the slow processor. Running the game Blades is a good check that you have a modern mid to upper range processor. Blades does not work on my son's Nokia G10 and I doubt if it would work with this phone. An important benchmark that I think that you should adopt is to find out whether the cheap phones that you test can run blades or not.

[@conor-_C]

Whats blades

[@paulharrison8379]

@@conor-_C Blades is an online game based upon Skyrim. I like Skyrim and so I like to play Blades on the move. I have found that it only worked on my latest phones and so it seems to be a good test of phone graphics.

[@codefuntime3129]

But it is not a gaming phone though but it can run CODM max output which is better than any other hype brands could give.

[@silentreader77]

I think it could work as this is a slightly improved Snapdragon processor

[@Timalay]

To quote Guybrush Threepwood from Escape from Money Island "It's pink"

[@goldienapolikucingkampung3263]

I used Nokia 5.3 since 3 years ago and still using it. Never get problem 😂 even the charger and earphones still useful not broken yet. I really interesting with Nokia G42 but my phone still good. 😂 😂

[@daisyrose1864]

How's the camera?? Is it good???

[@goldienapolikucingkampung3263]

@@daisyrose1864 I have no problems with the camera anyway as long I use the phone 😂. Not too fake or too white. Pretty good I think

[@ellenmalunga6237]

I'm currently using the Nokia 6.1 it's the 5th year now, it's giving battery problems can say that I'm disappointed for it has served for many years, I'm looking to buy the G42 before this one gives in.

[@Faith_ful...]

😂

[@xylogram4168]

I have a Nokia 3 and it's still good, but it didn't hold so well after a fall. It's flexed and I feel the battery is a bit bloated, but even with spare use it's good. I didn't even know it had LDAC, since I bought a Zenfone 9 for that regard. Can't say it's better than the ZF9, but having LDAC on a not so expensive phone is mooore than enough.

[@xxiamlostxx_dreams_7916]

SLAY 💅

[@mikelowrey5275]

Nice phone

[@kaela420]

this is the prettiest pink phone ive ever seen because it's super pink other than the ugly baby pink on the iphone 15.

[@Otts287]

If NOKIA improves its design and comes with SD 8 Gen 3 next year, I'm getting one.

[@codefuntime3129]

That's so not nokia 😅

[@ronaldodancel9803]

I'm Waiting For You're Videos To Unboxing The Nokia G42, Next Unboxing Nokia XR21

[@Retro_Music]

Hope next time they will furnish software before releasing

[@WhittledWoodWorkshop]

Just picked one up in grey for £160 quid from amazon, had some vouchers for xmas so only cost me £124 in real money :)

[@blinDTiger0.01]

how's it going?

[@haziqsembilanlima]

Now that you mention about this having ambient display feature, I had to double check the entire video on why the display has a very deep black level and appears too bright that the camera can't capture the display color properly unlike most HMD phones you've reviewed in the past. Double checking at 8:10, the display exhibit OLED characteristic where the black appears black rather than gray. I'm confused whether HMD is using an OLED panel or LCD IPS. That level of black is not attainable in IPS and I'm sure 720p OLED panel doesn' exist, let alone this decent. HMD tends to avoid panel with PWM flicker if they have to use OLED and I wonder if this is a 1080p OLED panel firmware-locked to 720p since it doesn't appear as grainy i.e. higher pixel density than regular 720p panel

[@Harsh12351]

720p OLED displays don't exist? What are you talking about? Have your heard of Mi A3? That came about almost 3-4 years ago. There are other models as well.

[@DdDongDd-007]

I like the color

[@Hikari_to_Yuri]

'Uncle spurt loves this pink blower'

[@matann3712]

Mine is a week old. The charger came with it, but battery is poor: in average it lasts just a day even on battery saver. No games, just some youtube videos and messaging for an hour or so.

[@pritamsarkar6003]

Hey u... Are you mixed with the nokia? Can you test the camera nokia g42 5g and show their video

[@mubbuhamdulay7430]

Why does it look so good😅😅

[@EmmieSuksai]

Tu trouves ça drôle 😕😕

[@saumyaagarwal7638]

Love from India

[@EmmieSuksai]

JE SUIS DE SUISSE

[@edwardputtock7778]

Is the Nokia G42 easier to repair compared to the Nokia G22, practically with the battery. From what I can tell a lot less screws to remove.

[@manikasaha3578]

G22 is easier to repair?

[@keerthik3385]

This phone is good, battery i get 10 -12hrs for moderate use, Software is upto date running A13 with Nov Security patch, Expecting A14 mid January, NFC not available for Indian Variant, Im ok with Display resolution this is LCD 720p HD+, Not so good and not bad but decent, build quality and appearance good.. Cons: feel some lagging while I watching videos on OTT App Haptic feedback average Camera Average.

[@ujjwalola8287]

In its advertisement it says 800 charge cycles but generally i read batterues are good for adound double that so is it like maximum capacity?

[@vidhyagb1770]

I ordered two days before it is worth for money ?

[@MrSJS-eg8xn]

How's the camera shutter speed? At 50mega px setting, does it lag? Kindly let me know thanks

[@MariqStefan]

Hii, please tell me where you got your screensaver from?? I mean where did you downloaded the anime girl from please let me know thank you!!

[@sandrajoseburger]

Reminds me of the moto g20 in pink from a while ago, love the 🩷. Thanks for reviewing something else then the i📱....

[@livingwithdezz1880]

Yes

[@otherssingpuree1779]

Even a budget phone without adapter!

[@PavanKumar-ft5hi]

Such a shitty trend started by crapple.

[@jeezenreell5017]

Nokia still an iconic phone 🤳 forever 😅😅😅

[@Mark_Desoyo2830]

Sir question its worth-it to buy nokia g42 5g

[@planetminecraft411]

That pink, man💀💀💀😂😂😂. Although, it has something the iPhone 15 doesn't: a 90 hz display🤯🤣

[@minukarodrigo]

And a fingerprint scanner lmao

[@AnshumanShastry]

How's the call quality? Is it the same model in India? I was planning to buy one for my mom. Basic use, calls mainly, a little ott and candy crush

[@petrisalonen4893]

It's same phone in India BUT with superb extras! You should go for Nokia G42 I would. You're very fortunate in India! In HMD Global's home country 🇫🇮 we don't get a charger and no case either in the box, but you get both. It should be the same here but it won't happen 😢. Call quality is very good and battery lasts easily for 2-3 days at least.

[@justrandomthinker]

It's the same model and they are giving adaptor along with mobile.

[@imwatchingyou6113]

Ive forgotten it now like you said so whats next 😮

[@Mark_Desoyo2830]

Thankyou sir

[@justrandomthinker]

0:49 Well in india, nokia is providing adaptor with this phone.

[@user-eu1bo9vh9p]

Dude these are so much vfm 😊

[@ozzytrait4777]

Can you still do front and back videos at the same time like some of the old Nokia 🤔 🇱🇨🇲🇸🇬🇧

[@EmmieSuksai]

Allez mec, c'est bizarre 😳

[@ozzytrait4777]

@@EmmieSuksai I didn't get to used it only 1 and 2 time's but it was a nice feature 🇱🇨🇲🇸🇬🇧

[@rodLX]

My Nokia does that, with options like side-by-side, or one of the cameras as a thumbnail.

[@Im_the_captain_now]

If this phone had a 1080p, then it would be a great choice (for what it offers)...But with 720p, it limits itself for more casual people only

[@zaynabo8970]

What size is the phone you didn't mention it

[@shahbaazkhan2130]

How did you download HD anime wallpapers. Please let me know

[@mitalibose7745]

What is the dialer on the phone? Does it have Google Dialer?

[@dorothysimpson2804]

Interesting 😊

[@dgattenb]

my wifes got the G22 ... very few updates .. still on V12 of Andriod.. updates are few and far between ... so rather than update their phones like they used to , they brought out a new phone ... :(

[@silentreader77]

G22 is meant to be released much earlier but got pushed due to last minute Quick Fix collaboration. However I do agree that they should update G22 as soon as possible to A13 since G21 and the rest already got A13

[@collinsgichuhi8255]

The G22, X30 or G60 aren't even available here. The latest Nokia Phone available here is the C32

[@michaelfox6643]

How is he G22? Mine is very slow, apps take an age to open and it often freezes

[@petrisalonen4893]

HMD Global is now only focusing on marketing, updating phones is not any major priority anymore. They have released so many cheap C-series models lately that it will be a mess to them. Did you know that their most expensive phone ever Nokia 9 never got Android 12 (or 11 not sure which it was) as promised? It was a huge scandal. Finally HMD Global came out and told the press that they couldn't make it. Their tiny tech staff failed, they just didn't have competence enough to make it.

[@petrisalonen4893]

@@michaelfox6643 Unfortunately G22 is very slow, so slow that it's almost criminal to sell it as "a durable phone to keep for long". Here in 🇫🇮 Finland they sold out their stock of G22 for only 99 Euros (instead of asking price 199e) because almost no one here bought it. Many who bought G22 at 99e will very likely be dissapointed with its performance because it's the slowest phone that's sold here in all major shops.

[@aniclip6198]

They really made the box with raw cardboard 💀

[@camotech1314]

Nokia has been doing this shit for years

[@Verhotanko46]

Wow what an insightful comment once again. The box is made from recycled materials and the insides doesnt contain any plastic. Box is made from Kraft materials and so they are not colored in any way. ”💀”

[@EmmieSuksai]

​@@Verhotanko46J'espère que tu perds ta chaîne

[@DeTodoMucho]

​@@VoxRoyalyo no la tiro a la basura •_•

[@sat725ss]

I don’t know whether to choose oppo a98 or nokia g42

[@tobycaunt9257]

It's now officially on record you like pink blowers

[@Dark_Wizard_of_Mu]

Is it true people said this model has touch screen problems?

[@haroldsonne5546]

i found the nipple notch less intrusive than the hope punch

[@akj01022]

I agree. The whole punch is annoying and in your face..

[@ajayjackson7727]

can you switch off the ambient display? the screen showing 08 24?

[@bresoccercards6461]

That look , when turning the phone. “Fucking Barbie”

[@EmmieSuksai]

Supprimez ce commentaire, nous sommes la sécurité 🚨

[@mike.4277]

Nice

[@EmmieSuksai]

Échouer

[@terryeast]

any chance you can review moto G84 ?

[@Psychrism]

id spend good money for a flagship nokia phone

[@Theepic101]

Please Release Review Video of Nokia G310 5G

[@hiranmayi6103]

Has it been launched in India yet?

[@niatech5337]

Long time ago

[@arifhossainshikder8555]

Barbie 📱without Barbie world edition 😅

[@reemme9548]

reminds me of the samsung A7 2018

[@colindonaldson9920]

Does this Nokia have that little go back botten on the screen, I would like to know if it does please someone tell me thank you very much

[@apinnobita618]

Nokia connecting people

[@pratikmondal6930]

Where is the wallpaper from

[@rakeshverma5811]

How many 5g bands?

[@Akash-lq3on]

❤❤❤

[@boredalchemist]

do you think this is decent to buy and use as wifi hotspot as its got 5g ?

[@codefuntime3129]

Yes because it has no bloatwares

[@Alchemist-cd8hq]

The issue is that this phone will outlast the promised upgrade by many years , which begs the question what's the point of a durable long term phone if only getting 3 years of software updates ?

[@LoveLove-yl5ew]

Barbie is cool. 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@ajdls]

no case?

[@pastorofmuppets8834]

This or ZenFone 9?

[@sauvikmondal3744]

Watching on Nokia 5.4

[@mrhaidang9244]

Watching on Nokia 5 Old but gold 💪

[@sohamghosh6166]

Which app you use for the wallpapers?

[@alexanderkuruvilla3094]

Keep on waiting. He'll never give up the name😂

[@sohamghosh6166]

@@alexanderkuruvilla3094 oh I understand! 😂😂 that means many are waiting for this!

[@Im_the_captain_now]

Does it have wifi 6?

[@Farang_Lifestyles]

Love the Brit dribble that comes out with gut ripping laughs,,,, but a Barbie phone....LMFA ... Why was there never a pregnant Barbie ?

[@railasvuo]

Because it's oppressive nowadays

[@PavanKumar-ft5hi]

That requires men's help so

[@michaelball93]

Being pregnant reinforces traditional gender roles and is therefore not OK.

[@EmmieSuksai]

​@@PavanKumar-ft5hiMec, tu es sérieux

[@kscsekhar]

How is the call quality & signal reception?

[@codefuntime3129]

I have the same chip and it works wonderful

[@railasvuo]

Uncle is a legend. other unboxing iphones, Uncle unboxing nokia

[@bxbygirllnik7685]

He does other phones too you know

[@PavanKumar-ft5hi]

That's why I watch him.

[@Gen10Vids]

No charger brick?

[@politicaldrama9974]

150$ in india 👍, we get adaptor also. Made in india 👍

[@petrisalonen4893]

You're very fortunate! In HMD Global's home country 🇫🇮 we don't get a charger and no case either in the box, but you get both. It should be the same here but it won't happen 😢.

[@divakarchotu7166]

Best Anime wallpaper app please

[@tomosedwards2159]

Fairphone 5 review?

[@EmmieSuksai]

Tu te moques de moi en ce moment

[@tomosedwards2159]

​@@EmmieSuksai it would be cool!

[@rahulpatel59062]

Where is charger adaptor

[@prathmeshpatil6425]

HD+ resolution in 2023 is really a deal breaker.

[@petrisalonen4893]

yes it is. Not even one tech site here in my country Finland 🇫🇮 has bothered to review it. Reason must be 720p plus LCD also which is totally useless outdoors in sunlight.

[@sanjaylord]

Disagree. Came down from FHD+ (432 ppi) to HD+ (270 ppi) recently because my previous phone would keep powering off randomly and the HD+ resolution hasn't been particularly bothersome for my use-cases which include browsing the internet, reading news or chatting on messaging apps with the occasional YT streaming. Obviously not everyone would share the same viewpoint as me but for someone who use their phone with reasonable expectations, HD+ will suffice. Plus the battery and performance improvement owing to a lower resolution makes it a worthwhile tradeoff for me.

[@prathmeshpatil6425]

@@sanjaylord I don't agree with you. HD+ resolution at 270ppi is really bad. There's day and night difference between FHD+ and HD+.

[@sanjaylord]

@@prathmeshpatil6425 Speaking from personal experience? Because I am. It's been a few months since I downgraded to HD+. Took me a couple of days to adjust I think but it was never bothersome as I mentioned earlier. Now I don't even miss the FHD+ on my earlier phone. But my digital habits are similar to that of women around my age or even senior people so it could explain why I'm not noticing the individual pixels on my phone. 😅 And I keep my display brightness at lower settings if that matters. I had also downgraded from a 144Hz PC monitor to a 75Hz and didn't mind it either despite people suggesting not to do the same.

[@minukarodrigo]

Apple phones have worse display resolution while being at least 3 times more expensive lmao

[@shaundavey5938]

There is one more option,that the phone won't update,stating "Installation problem"

[@rob12841]

The motorola g73 5g is a great phone for £229 though 8gb ram, 256gb storage, sd slot, dual sim, 1080p screen, nippy dimensity 930 and 30w charging. They even supply the cable and brick. I prefer carrying it daily than my 23 ultra. Madness!

[@petrisalonen4893]

Motorola My UX is the best Android skin if you ask me. Now they're so strong with brand new Moto G54, Moto G84 and Edge 40 NEO. All will be best sellers around the world no doubt, already G84 Viva Magenta vegan leather version "temporarily not available" in shops here in Finland because of high demand. All new phones I mentioned comes with 256gb memory which is amazing (G84 sold in one version 12/256 gb)

[@harshagrawal1900]

Can you please tell what is the charging time??

[@thefirewren]

He said an hour or two on the video - see at about 8m40s on

[@d79977]

Is 480 + processor isn't old , kindly help me a decision

[@rodLX]

My Nokia X20 also uses Snapdragon 480 5G and is running Android 13 smoothly. So, unless you want to run heavy games you'll be ok for the next years.