Nokia should be commended for offering us the necessary tools to help the G42 last longer than the average smartphone. But the default setup out of the box is lacking in virtually all areas when compared to competitor devices that cost similar or less money. It redeems itself by being good looking (in its purple guise) and the main camera does take passable shots in good lighting. Elsewhere it's hard to get too enthusiastic. The lack of both a full HD display and 120Hz refresh rate is disappointing, considering what you're asked to pay and the fact we're well into 2023.
Good looking in the purple colour; Main camera takes nice pictures in good lighting; Battery lasts well over a day
No full HD display or 120Hz refresh rate; Charging time is slow; Processor not powerful enough for games