Motorola Edge 30 Neo vs Nokia G42
The Motorola Edge 30 Neo (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 30 Neo leads — 52/100 vs 39/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4020); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 30 Neo is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 477,542); the Motorola Edge 30 Neo is noticeably lighter (155g vs 193g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 30 Neo
Nokia G42
What makes Motorola Edge 30 Neo better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 1816
- Faster charging: 68W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 193g
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (85/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4020 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 30 Neo vs the Nokia G42, the Motorola Edge 30 Neo scores 13 points higher (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Neo leads (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Neo is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Neo significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Neo notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (43/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Neo notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (85/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 30 Neo | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.3" P-OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 5W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 560 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 152.9×71.2×7.8 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 30 Neo
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 30 Neo
- 6.3" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 30 Neo
- 4020 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 5W
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 30 Neo and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 30 Neo leads Nokia G42 by 24.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Neo is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Neo significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (82/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Neo notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (50/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (43/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Neo notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (85/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 30 Neo or the Nokia G42?
The Motorola Edge 30 Neo is noticeably better than the Nokia G42 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 30 Neo and the Nokia G42?
The Motorola Edge 30 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 30 Neo or the Nokia G42?
The Motorola Edge 30 Neo leads on camera score (50/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 30 Neo or the Nokia G42?
The Motorola Edge 30 Neo leads on performance (46/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 30 Neo over the Nokia G42?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Motorola Edge 30 Neo (82/100 vs 44/100).