Motorola Moto G (2023) vs Nokia G42
The Motorola Moto G (2023) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G; estimated prices are $150 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G (2023) leads — 41/100 vs 39/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G (2023) doesn't.
Motorola Moto G (2023)
Nokia G42
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 189g vs 193g
- Better display (56/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 54/100)
- Faster charging: 20W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (30/100 vs 29/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G (2023) vs the Nokia G42, the Motorola Moto G (2023) scores 2 points higher (41/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 and the Motorola Moto G (2023) are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G (2023) | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 560 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.0×8.4 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 193 g | |
| Price | $150 | $150 |
Motorola Moto G (2023)
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Front: 8MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Moto G (2023)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Moto G (2023)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Moto G (2023) and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Price difference: $0. Same price.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 and the Motorola Moto G (2023) are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G (2023) or the Nokia G42?
The Motorola Moto G (2023) edges out the Nokia G42 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G (2023) and the Nokia G42?
The Motorola Moto G (2023) has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G (2023) over the Nokia G42?
The Motorola Moto G (2023) is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.