Motorola Moto E13 vs Nokia G42
The Motorola Moto E13 (2023) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 29/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia G42 is faster in AnTuTu (477,542 vs 333,647); the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto E13 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto E13
Nokia G42
What makes Motorola Moto E13 better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 193g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 20W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto E13 vs the Nokia G42, the Nokia G42 scores 10 points higher (39/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 leads (41/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto E13 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto E13 is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto E13 | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 4GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 (Go edition) | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 560 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto E13
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto E13
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto E13
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto E13 and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia G42 leads Motorola Moto E13 by 30.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto E13 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto E13 is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto E13 or the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G42 is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto E13 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto E13 and the Nokia G42?
The Motorola Moto E13 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto E13 or the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G42 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto E13 or the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G42 leads on performance (41/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto E13 over the Nokia G42?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Nokia G42 (30/100 vs 10/100).