Motorola Moto G Play (2021) vs Nokia G42
The Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 24/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia G42 is faster in AnTuTu (477,542 vs 251,428); the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) doesn't.
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
Nokia G42
- Overall rating 24/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 251428
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 272
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 992
- Faster charging: 20W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 204g
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) vs the Nokia G42, the Nokia G42 scores 15 points higher (39/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 leads (41/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (41/100 vs 18/100). 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 G Play (2021) (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (57/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G Play (2021) | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 251428 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 272 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 992 | 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 | 3GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 560 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 166.6×76.0×9.4 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Moto G Play (2021) and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia G42 leads Motorola Moto G Play (2021) by 47.3% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (41/100 vs 18/100).
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 G Play (2021) (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 Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (57/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) or the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G42 is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) and the Nokia G42?
The Motorola Moto G Play (2021) has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) or the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G42 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) or the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G42 leads on performance (41/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) over the Nokia G42?
The Motorola Moto G Play (2021) is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.