Lava Agni 4 vs Nokia 4.2
The Lava Agni 4 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350, while the Nokia 4.2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Agni 4 leads — 61/100 vs 18/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Agni 4 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Agni 4 is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 193,115); the Nokia 4.2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Agni 4 doesn't; the Nokia 4.2 is noticeably lighter (161g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Agni 4
Nokia 4.2
What makes Lava Agni 4 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Nokia 4.2 better?
- Lighter: 161g vs 208g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Agni 4 vs the Nokia 4.2, the Lava Agni 4 scores 43 points higher (61/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Agni 4 leads (70/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Agni 4 leads (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Agni 4 leads (53/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Agni 4 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (70/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Agni 4 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (83/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Agni 4 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Agni 4 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (53/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 4.2 significantly outperforms the Lava Agni 4 (78/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Agni 4 | Nokia 4.2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | |
| AnTuTu | 1724757 | 193115 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1398 | 199 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4313 | 795 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 5.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 1520x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2400 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.7×75.3×8.6 mm | 149.0×71.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 161 g | |
| Launch price | — | $169 |
Camera comparison
Lava Agni 4
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia 4.2
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Agni 4
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 4.2
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1520x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Agni 4
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nokia 4.2
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Agni 4 and Nokia 4.2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Agni 4 leads Nokia 4.2 by 793.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Lava Agni 4
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Agni 4 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (70/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Agni 4 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (83/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Agni 4 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (44/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Agni 4 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (53/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 4.2 significantly outperforms the Lava Agni 4 (78/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Agni 4 or the Nokia 4.2?
The Lava Agni 4 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 by 43 points (61/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Agni 4 and the Nokia 4.2?
The Lava Agni 4 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Nokia 4.2 — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Agni 4 or the Nokia 4.2?
The Lava Agni 4 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Agni 4 or the Nokia 4.2?
The Lava Agni 4 leads on performance (70/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Lava Agni 4 over the Nokia 4.2?
The Lava Agni 4 is a better fit for active users.