Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) vs Nokia G42
The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) leads — 47/100 vs 39/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is faster in AnTuTu (737,054 vs 477,542).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
Nokia G42
What makes Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 737054 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 930 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2700 vs 1816
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (52/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 202g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) vs the Nokia G42, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) scores 8 points higher (47/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) leads (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). 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 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 560 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×73.8×9.2 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) leads Nokia G42 by 54.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (66/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
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 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) or the Nokia G42?
The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) edges out the Nokia G42 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) and the Nokia G42?
The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) or the Nokia G42?
The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) or the Nokia G42?
The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) leads on performance (52/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) over the Nokia G42?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) (66/100 vs 44/100).