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Nokia is readying a new budget 5G smartphone, or two. The company may launch the same device with two different names in different parts of the world. The US version of the phone may be called the Nokia G310 5G, while the Finnish brand may sell it as the Nokia G42 5G in other markets. We don’t yet have a precise launch date, though.
Rumors about the Nokia G42 5G have been doing rounds on the internet since May-end. Codenamed Shadow, the device leaked in a retail listing to give us some early specs last month. A Geekbench entry followed soon, divulging more details. Now, the unannounced phone has popped up on the Bluetooth SIG website with detailed specs. The listing also confirms the existence of a rebranded version for the US market, i.e. Nokia G310 5G.
Spotted by Nokiamob.net, the Bluetooth SIG certification for the upcoming Nokia phone mentions three model numbers: TA-1573, TA-1581, and TA-1591. The former corresponds to the Nokia G310 5G while the latter two are for the Nokia G42 5G. However, the listed specs of the two devices are the same. There’s not a single difference, confirming that they are the same device with different names. The publication says the former is the US version.
Nokia G42 5G and Nokia G310 5G specs
As far as specs are concerned, the new Nokia phones feature a 6.56-inch HD+ (720 x 1,612 pixels) display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The screen has an aspect ratio of 20:9 and comes with a V-shaped centered notch at the top. HMD Global, the Finnish company that makes Nokia-branded phones, has slapped a 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3 panel over the screen for added protection. The display offers a maximum brightness of 560 nits, with a typical brightness of 450 nits and a minimum brightness of 400 nits, Bluetooth SIG confirms.
The Nokia G42 5G and Nokia G310 5G are both powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 480+ 5G processor. Earlier leaks have revealed that the chipset will be paired with 4GB and 6GB of RAM options, along with 128GB of storage. The Adreno 619 GPU will handle the graphics duties. The phones may pack a 5,000mAh battery and support at least 20W of fast wired charging. Other highlights include dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz and 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.1, and FM. The US version may also include NFC. The devices may debut soon in Grey and Purple colors, running Android 13 out of the box.
