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Nokia 4.2
Help is at hand with fingerprint unlock and Google Assistant.
Carrier compatibility
This device works on the following carriers:
- AT&T
- Boost
- Cricket
- H2O Wireless
- Metro
- Net10
- Simple Mobile
- T-Mobile
- Tracfone
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Nokia 4.2
From HMD - makers of Nokia phones
Help is at hand with the Google Assistant Button. Enjoy videos and games on the 5.71” HD+ display, set in a stunning 2.5D curved glass design. Quick snaps look like great photos thanks to the dual 13 MP and 2 MP rear-facing camera and pro editing tools. Biometric face unlocking conveniently opens your phone in seconds.
The Google Assistant
Quick access to the Google Assistant with the dedicated Google Assistant Button.
Display
2.5D curved glass front and back with a 5.71" HD+ display.
Cameras
Dual rear camera and an 8 MP front camera. Edit photos with the Bokeh feature.
Facial recognition
Unlock your phone quickly and securely with biometric face unlock.
It's got it all. And more, with the Google Assistant.
Imaging
Your memories never looked this good
Capture the whole story. With dual-camera imaging and a wide-angle selfie camera, everyone's in the picture. Then embrace your creative side with cutting-edge capabilities such as Bokeh mode and advanced shot alterations.
Cameras
First take, every time
A 13 MP rear camera joins the 2 MP depth-sensing camera and a stunning 8MP front-facing selfie camera with a wide 74° field of view – for beautiful moments in front of or behind the camera.
Photo editing
Add polish to perfection
After taking the perfect shot, it's up to you. Get creative with Bokeh mode, live streaming and advanced editing, and enjoy expandable external MicroSD card storage of up to 400 GB to store it all.
Face recognition
For your eyes only
The front-facing 8 MP camera lets you unlock your phone with your face. It's convenience you can rely on too, with deep-learning algorithms and eyes-open detection ensuring it works even in low light, in a matter of seconds.
Design
Reliable and refined
Beautiful craftmanship, even for the everyday. At 8.4mm thin, and with a premium curved 2.5D glass front and rear, the phone is a joy to hold in one hand. And with a 5.71" HD+ screen at 19:9 display ratio, it's a joy to view too. And with a long-lasting battery that adapts to you, it not only looks good, but thinks smart too.
Nokia 4.2See the Good Design profile
Winner: Good Design® Award 2019
As awarded by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design, Nokia 4.2 received a 2019 Good Design Award in the Electronics category for its design and affordability, all while offering the latest in smartphone innovations.
SoftwareFind out more about Android 10
Android™ 10 download now available
Privacy settings made easy, replies written faster and all-round improvements that make using your phone feel more natural - Android 10 comes with heaps of new features that will help you get the most out of your Nokia smartphone.
- Dark Theme
- Smart Reply
Innovative features
Unlock your phone and unlock Google Pay™ with fingerprint sensor and secure NFC tap-to-pay.
Superior performance
Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 439 octa-core processor for smooth, multi-app performance.
The Google Assistant
Get help on the go or at home, with just one tap
Life at a seriously fast pace is here with the Google Assistant Button1. Ask questions, see your schedule or even dim the lights. Your Assistant even learns on the job the more you use it. So you can do more with your life, by doing less with your phone.
Counterpoint study
#1 in trust rankings for a second year*
“Nokia lead the Trust Rankings Based on Software, Security Updates and Build Quality”
Delivering monthly security updates for 3 years and Android™ software upgrades for 2 years means that once again, Nokia smartphones top the 2020 Counterpoint Research trust rankings. And with device testing that exceeds the industry average, we’re also ahead of other smartphone brands for build quality. Check out the study to find out more.
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1 The Google Assistant is available in selected markets and languages. Where not available The Google Assistant is replaced by Google Search. Check availability at https://support.google.com/assistant. 2 Battery has limited recharge cycles and battery capacity reduces over time. Eventually the battery may need to be replaced. 4 Pre-installed system software and apps use a significant part of memory space. 5 delivered with Android Oreo or Android 9 Pie, upgradeable to Android 10. Please note this might consume mobile data and operator fees may be charged- According to 2020 study by Counterpoint Research.