Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) vs Nokia G42
The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) (2024) 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 (2024) leads — 54/100 vs 39/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) is faster in AnTuTu (737,054 vs 477,542).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)
Nokia G42
What makes Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 737054 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 930 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2700 vs 1816
- Faster charging: 30W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 193g
- Higher performance (52/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) vs the Nokia G42, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) scores 15 points higher (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) leads (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) leads (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) leads (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 1 major Android upgrades | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 560 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.6×74.8×8.3 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)
- 6.7" P-OLED
- 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 (2024)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) 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 (2024) is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (79/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) or the Nokia G42?
The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) is noticeably better than the Nokia G42 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) and the Nokia G42?
The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) or the Nokia G42?
The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) leads on camera score (42/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) or the Nokia G42?
The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) leads on performance (52/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) 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 (2024) (79/100 vs 44/100).