Motorola Moto G Power vs Nokia G42

The Motorola Moto G Power (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 31/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia G42 is faster in AnTuTu (477,542 vs 329,457); the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G Power doesn't; the Nokia G42 is thinner (8.6mm vs 9.6mm).

The Nokia G42 edges out the Motorola Moto G Power by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Power
Performance 24
Display 57
Camera 17
Battery 43
Portability 44
Value for money
Nokia G42
Performance 41
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 57
Value for money
What makes Motorola Moto G Power better?

  • Better display (57/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Nokia G42 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 1128
  • Faster charging: 20W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
  • Lighter: 193g vs 199g

  • Higher performance (41/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (30/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better portability (57/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G Power vs the Nokia G42, the Nokia G42 scores 8 points higher (39/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 leads (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 leads (30/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Power (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G Power is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (30/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).

Motorola Moto G Power: The Motorola Moto G Power is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia G42: The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G Power Nokia G42
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
AnTuTu 329457 477542
Geekbench Single 321 746
Geekbench Multi 1128 1816
Display 6.4" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2300 720x1612
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 10W 20W
Main camera 16 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 64GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 10.0 Android 13, upgradable to Android 14
Brightness (peak) 560 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 159.9×75.8×9.6 mm 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 199 g 193 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Power
  • Main: 16MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
17
camera
Nokia G42
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Power
  • 6.4" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2300
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display
Nokia G42
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Power
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Nokia G42
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G Power and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G Power Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
31/100
329457 AnTuTu
Nokia G42 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
39/100 +31.0%
477542 AnTuTu

Nokia G42 leads Motorola Moto G Power by 31.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Power (41/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G Power is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (30/100 vs 17/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Power or the Nokia G42?

The Nokia G42 edges out the Motorola Moto G Power by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Power and the Nokia G42?

The Motorola Moto G Power has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Power or the Nokia G42?

The Nokia G42 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 17/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Power or the Nokia G42?

The Nokia G42 leads on performance (41/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Power over the Nokia G42?

The Motorola Moto G Power is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.