Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs Nokia G42
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G; estimated prices are $590 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads — 80/100 vs 39/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (2,366,913 vs 477,542).
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Nokia G42
- Higher AnTuTu: 2366913 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 44/100)
- Better value for money (74/100 vs 54/100)
- Cheaper: $150 vs $590
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs the Nokia G42, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ scores 41 points higher (80/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (76/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (74/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 2366913 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 560 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 193 g | |
| Price | $590 | $150 |
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 15W
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads Nokia G42 by 395.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $440. Nokia G42 is cheaper by $440.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (78/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (93/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (76/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (74/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Nokia G42?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 41 points (80/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Nokia G42?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Nokia G42?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Nokia G42?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on performance (78/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ over the Nokia G42?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.