Nokia 4.2 vs Nokia 8.3 5G

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

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Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

  • Weight

    4.2: 59 g lighter

    4.2:
    161 g
    8.3 5G:
    220 g
  • Width

    4.2: 7.3 mm narrower

    4.2:
    71.3 mm
    8.3 5G:
    78.6 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    4.2: 1.1 in smaller diagonal

    4.2:
    5.71 in
    8.3 5G:
    6.81 in
  • Chipset

    4.2:
    Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
    8.3 5G:
    Qualcomm SDM765 Snapdragon 765G (7 nm)
  • Rear camera layout

    4.2:
    Dual
    8.3 5G:
    Quad
  • Depth

    4.2: 0.6 mm thinner

    4.2:
    8.4 mm
    8.3 5G:
    9 mm

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

  1. 1. 4.2

    Height:
    149 mm
    Width:
    71.3 mm
    Depth:
    8.4 mm
  2. 2. 8.3 5G

    Height:
    171.9 mm +22.9 mm versus 4.2
    Width:
    78.6 mm +7.3 mm versus 4.2
    Depth:
    9 mm +0.6 mm versus 4.2

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. 4.2

    161 g

  2. 2. 8.3 5G

    220 g

    +59 g versus 4.2

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

  1. 1. 4.2

    Screen diagonal:
    5.71 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    19:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    81.4 cm²
  2. 2. 8.3 5G

    Screen diagonal:
    6.81 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    20:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    112 cm²

8.3 5G has approximately 37.6% more rectangular screen area than 4.2.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for 4.2, 8.3 5G, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage4.28.3 5G
64 GB Unknown 6 GB RAM
128 GB Unknown 8 GB RAM
4.2: Original memory entry

32 GB · 3 RAM 16 GB · 2 GB RAM

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. 4.2

NFC:
See details Yes (market dependent)
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 400 GB

2. 8.3 5G

NFC:
Yes
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. 4.2

    3000 mAh

  2. 2. 8.3 5G

    4500 mAh

    +1500 mAh versus 4.2

Specifications

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1. 4.22. 8.3 5G

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for 4.2, 8.3 5G.
Specification4.28.3 5G
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 149 Х 71.3 Х 8.4 mm
  • 171.9 Х 78.6 Х 9 mm
Weight
  • 161 g
  • 220 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 5.71" inch
  • 6.81" inch
Screen resolution
  • 720 x 1520 px
  • 1080 x 2400 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 32 GB
  • 3 RAM 16 GB
  • 2 GB RAM
  • 64GB 6GB RAM
  • 128GB 8GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 400 GB
  • microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 3000 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
  • 4500 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS
  • Android 9.0 (Pie); Android One
  • Android 10.0
  • Android One
Chipset
  • Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
  • Qualcomm SDM765 Snapdragon 765G (7 nm)
NFC
  • Yes (market dependent)
  • Yes
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for 4.2, 8.3 5G.
Specification4.28.3 5G
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 81.4 cm2
  • 112.0 cm2
Screen format
  • 19:9 (height:width)
  • 20:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 76.6%
  • 82.9%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 295 PPI
  • 386 PPI
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for 4.2, 8.3 5G.
Specification4.28.3 5G
Rear camera, main
  • 13 MP
  • Dual
  • 64 MP
  • Quad
Camera specs
  • 13 MP
  • f/2.2
  • 1/3''
  • 1.12µm
  • PDAF -2 MP
  • depth sensor
  • 64 MP
  • f/1.9
  • (wide)
  • PDAF -12 MP
  • f/2.2
  • 13mm (ultrawide)
  • AF -2 MP
  • (macro) -2 MP
  • (depth)
Functions
  • LED flash
  • Zeiss optics
  • HDR
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 8 MP
  • Single
  • 24 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 8 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 1/4''
  • 1.12µm
  • 24 MP
  • f/2.0
  • (wide)
Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for 4.2, 8.3 5G.
Specification4.28.3 5G
Processor CPU
  • Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
  • Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 505
  • Adreno 620
Antutu 7 score *
  • 88252
Unknown
Antutu 8 score * Unknown
  • 325478
General specs
General specs — specifications for 4.2, 8.3 5G.
Specification4.28.3 5G
Release date
  • 2019
  • February
  • 2020
  • March 19
Colors
  • Black
  • Pink Sand
  • Polar Night
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 150 EUR
  • 600 EUR
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for 4.2, 8.3 5G.
Specification4.28.3 5G
SIM card
  • Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - Global HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - LATAM -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 3(1800)
  • 5(850)
  • 7(2600)
  • 8(900)
  • 20(800)
  • 28(700)
  • 38(2600)
  • 40(2300)
  • 41(2500) - EMEA
  • APAC
  • MENA LTE band 1(2100)
  • 2(1900)
  • 4(1700/2100)
  • 12(700)
  • 17(700)
  • 66(1700/2100) - LATAM LTE band 1(2100)
  • 41(2500) - India
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE -5G - 5G SA/NSA
Speed
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE-A (4CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
  • 5G 2.4/1.2 Gbps
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • dual-band
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • USB On-The-Go
  • 2.0
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
  • USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth
  • 4.2
  • A2DP
  • LE
  • aptX
  • 5.0
  • A2DP
  • EDR
  • LE
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for 4.2, 8.3 5G.
Specification4.28.3 5G
Radio
  • FM radio
  • FM radio
Others
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Unknown
Other features
Other features — specifications for 4.2, 8.3 5G.
Specification4.28.3 5G
Dop
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • proximity
  • Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass - Fast charging 18W