HMD Vibe vs Nokia G42
The HMD Vibe (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 27/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia G42 is faster in AnTuTu (477,542 vs 424,216); the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe
Nokia G42
What makes HMD Vibe better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 193g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 20W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe vs the Nokia G42, the Nokia G42 scores 12 points higher (39/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 leads (41/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 leads (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 and the HMD Vibe are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1480 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 560 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.2×8.4 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia G42 leads HMD Vibe by 11.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 and the HMD Vibe are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (43/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe or the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G42 is noticeably better than the HMD Vibe — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe and the Nokia G42?
The HMD Vibe has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe or the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G42 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe or the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G42 leads on performance (41/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe over the Nokia G42?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Nokia G42 (43/100 vs 22/100).