Google Pixel 9 vs Nokia G42
The Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G; estimated prices are $799 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 leads — 50/100 vs 25/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the Google Pixel 9 is faster in AnTuTu (1,561,427 vs 477,542).
Google Pixel 9
Nokia G42
- Higher AnTuTu: 1561427 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1850 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4900 vs 1816
- Faster charging: 27W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (25/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (75/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Lighter: 193g vs 198g
- Cheaper: $150 vs $799
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 33/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 52/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the Nokia G42, the Google Pixel 9 scores 25 points higher (50/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (75/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G42 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (75/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 and the Google Pixel 9 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 33/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1561427 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1850 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4900 | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.3" Actua OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2424x1080 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 143 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2700 nits | 560 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 193 g | |
| Price | $799 | $150 |
Google Pixel 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 10MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Google Pixel 9
- 6.3" Actua OLED
- Resolution: 2424x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Google Pixel 9
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 9 and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 9 leads Nokia G42 by 227.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $649. Nokia G42 is cheaper by $649.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (25/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (75/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 and the Google Pixel 9 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 33/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 or the Nokia G42?
The Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 25 points (50/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 and the Nokia G42?
The Google Pixel 9 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Nokia G42 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 or the Nokia G42?
The Google Pixel 9 leads on camera score (75/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 or the Nokia G42?
The Google Pixel 9 leads on performance (25/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 over the Nokia G42?
The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia G42 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.