Infinix S5 vs Nokia G42
The Infinix S5 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 23/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia G42 is faster in AnTuTu (477,542 vs 156,818); the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix S5 doesn't; the Infinix S5 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 193g).
Infinix S5
Nokia G42
- Lighter: 178g vs 193g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 57/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 156818
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 8/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 38/100)
Comparing the Infinix S5 vs the Nokia G42, the Nokia G42 scores 16 points higher (39/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 leads (41/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 leads (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 (41/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (30/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix S5 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (73/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Infinix S5 | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 20W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 560 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.0×7.9 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Infinix S5
- Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Infinix S5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Infinix S5
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
We compared Infinix S5 and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia G42 leads Infinix S5 by 67.2% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 (41/100 vs 8/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (30/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix S5 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (73/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Infinix S5 or the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G42 is noticeably better than the Infinix S5 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Infinix S5 and the Nokia G42?
The Infinix S5 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix S5 or the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G42 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 21/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix S5 or the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G42 leads on performance (41/100 vs 8/100).
Should you choose the Infinix S5 over the Nokia G42?
The Infinix S5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.