- Analysis by KJ David
Despite being somewhat of a little sibling to the 6.3-inch Nokia 3.2 when it comes to screen size and battery power, the 5.7-inch Nokia 4.2 runs on a 2GHz octa-core Snapdragon 439 processor 
that sounds passable, at least compared to the sluggish-sounding quad-core-only engine used by its sibling -- neither of them will be joining Phonerated's list of the fastest smartphones any time soon, though, considering their overall budget-class mix of pros and cons. The 4.2's engine is accompanied by no more than 3GB of RAM 
, putting it on the back foot versus several 4GB-RAM rivals.
Among the 4.2's biggest pros is its 5.7-inch screen's elongated screen aspect ratio of 19:9 , which was quite popular among high-level large-screen phones around the time of this specs driven review. Regrettably, like a few of its close competitors in the budget-tier Android category, it settles for a run-of-the-mill HD+ (1520 x 720) definition only , instead of reaching for something like FHD+ (1080p).
Imaging-wise, although the 4.2's basic 8-megapixel fixed-focus (ergo, no autofocus) selfie camera is a slight con in our book, its dual-lens primary cam , which consists of a 13-megapixel main cam and a 2-megapixel depth-of-field sensor, sounds like an appreciable selling point within this Android class. By the way, don't forget to check out our list of the best smartphones for photography/videography here -- some of them combine more than two lenses.
This mid-range Nokia model's feature set also includes a 32GB (16GB, depending on which variant you go for) internal memory that's accompanied by an up-to-400GB external memory allowance . It is aptly powered by a 3000mAh battery infused with what the brand calls Adaptive Battery, which essentially optimizes battery consumption based on frequent usage patterns.
Joining its pros and cons are a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner coupled with a facial recognition system carried by its front cam, NFC (for tap-to-pay transactions), and a dedicated Google Assistant button for when users need a quick hand with shopping lists or directions, among other things.
With either a Black or a Pink Sand finish tying its features together, the Nokia 4.2 seems like a good fit for those eying a well-rounded budget smartphone.
On-paper Review rating: 
It's disappointing that we could not find its weight information.
- Recommended alternative: Photo gallery of the latest slim phones
The speed of its Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 microprocessor (2GHz (top speed according to Qualcomm)) with 8 cores is among the fastest in the current market.
- More on this: List of the latest octa-core smartphones
NFC can be used for electronic payment systems and other uses.
- See also: The latest NFC-enabled phones
We're dealing with a hefty display here, making it a phablet: 5.7 (actual diagonal is 5.71 inches) inches and a resolution of 1520 x 720 pixels means about 12.57 square inches and an image quality of at least 270 dots per inch (DPI)!
Above-average camera resolution - of 13-megapixel (combined with a 2-megapixel sub-cam) - with these features: Bokeh Mode.
The selfie camera resolution seems just about average.
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