Google Pixel 10 Pro vs Nokia G42

The Google Pixel 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Google Tensor G5, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G; estimated prices are $999 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 10 Pro leads — 52/100 vs 25/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4870); the Google Pixel 10 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,467,600 vs 477,542).

The Google Pixel 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 27 points (52/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 10 Pro
Performance 31
Display 100
Camera 77
Battery 38
Design 41
Value for money 41
Nokia G42
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 58
Value for money 100
What makes Google Pixel 10 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1467600 vs 477542
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2285 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6191 vs 1816
  • Faster charging: 29W vs 20W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (31/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (77/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (38/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nokia G42 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4870 mAh
  • Lighter: 193g vs 207g
  • Cheaper: $150 vs $999

  • Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 10 Pro vs the Nokia G42, the Google Pixel 10 Pro scores 27 points higher (52/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro leads (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro leads (77/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G42 leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (77/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 10 Pro (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 10 Pro (100/100 vs 41/100).

Google Pixel 10 Pro: The Google Pixel 10 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia G42: The Nokia G42 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 10 Pro Nokia G42
Processor Google Tensor G5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
AnTuTu 1467600 477542
Geekbench Single 2285 746
Geekbench Multi 6191 1816
Display 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2856x1280 720x1612
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4870 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 29W 20W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 42 MP 8 MP
RAM 16GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, upgradable to Android 14
Brightness (peak) 3300 nits 560 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 207 g 193 g
Price $999 $150
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 10 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 42MP
77
camera
Nokia G42
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 10 Pro
  • 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2856x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nokia G42
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 10 Pro
  • 4870 mAh
  • Wired: 29W
  • Wireless: 15W
38
battery
Nokia G42
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 10 Pro and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 10 Pro Google Tensor G5
52/100
1467600 AnTuTu
Nokia G42 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
25/100 -207.3%
477542 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 10 Pro leads Nokia G42 by 207.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 10 Pro
$999
Nokia G42
$150

Price difference: $849. Nokia G42 is cheaper by $849.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (31/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (77/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 10 Pro (58/100 vs 41/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 10 Pro (100/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 10 Pro or the Nokia G42?

The Google Pixel 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 27 points (52/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 10 Pro and the Nokia G42?

The Google Pixel 10 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Nokia G42 — 25/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 10 Pro or the Nokia G42?

The Google Pixel 10 Pro leads on camera score (77/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 10 Pro or the Nokia G42?

The Google Pixel 10 Pro leads on performance (31/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 10 Pro over the Nokia G42?

The Google Pixel 10 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia G42 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.