Lava Agni 4 vs Nokia G42
The Lava Agni 4 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Agni 4 leads — 61/100 vs 39/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Agni 4 is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Agni 4 doesn't; the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Agni 4
Nokia G42
What makes Lava Agni 4 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 1816
- Faster charging: 66W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 208g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Agni 4 vs the Nokia G42, the Lava Agni 4 scores 22 points higher (61/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Agni 4 leads (70/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Agni 4 leads (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Agni 4 leads (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Agni 4 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (70/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Agni 4 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Agni 4 is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Agni 4 is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Agni 4 | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1724757 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1398 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4313 | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2400 nits | 560 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.7×75.3×8.6 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Agni 4
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Agni 4
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Agni 4
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Agni 4 and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Agni 4 leads Nokia G42 by 261.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Agni 4 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (70/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Agni 4 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (83/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Agni 4 is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Agni 4 is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Agni 4 or the Nokia G42?
The Lava Agni 4 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 22 points (61/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Agni 4 and the Nokia G42?
The Lava Agni 4 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Agni 4 or the Nokia G42?
The Lava Agni 4 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Agni 4 or the Nokia G42?
The Lava Agni 4 leads on performance (70/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Lava Agni 4 over the Nokia G42?
The Lava Agni 4 is a better fit for active users.