Motorola Moto G10 Power vs Nokia G42

The Motorola Moto G10 Power (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 30/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G10 Power has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 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 G10 Power doesn't; the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 220g).

The Nokia G42 edges out the Motorola Moto G10 Power by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G10 Power
Performance 18
Display 39
Camera 32
Battery 51
Portability 32
Value for money
Nokia G42
Performance 41
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 57
Value for money
What makes Motorola Moto G10 Power better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh

  • Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Nokia G42 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 251428
  • Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 272
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 992
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 193g vs 220g

  • Higher performance (41/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better display (44/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better portability (57/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G10 Power vs the Nokia G42, the Nokia G42 scores 9 points higher (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 leads (41/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G10 Power (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 Motorola Moto G10 Power and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G10 Power is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G10 Power (57/100 vs 32/100).

Motorola Moto G10 Power: The Motorola Moto G10 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 G10 Power 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 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 20W 20W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 64GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11 Android 13, upgradable to Android 14
Brightness (peak) 560 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 165.2×75.7×9.9 mm 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 220 g 193 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G10 Power
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
32
camera
Nokia G42
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G10 Power
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Nokia G42
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G10 Power
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Nokia G42
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G10 Power and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G10 Power Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
30/100
251428 AnTuTu
Nokia G42 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
39/100 +47.3%
477542 AnTuTu

Nokia G42 leads Motorola Moto G10 Power by 47.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G10 Power (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 Motorola Moto G10 Power and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G10 Power is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G10 Power (57/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G10 Power or the Nokia G42?

The Nokia G42 edges out the Motorola Moto G10 Power by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G10 Power and the Nokia G42?

The Motorola Moto G10 Power has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G10 Power or the Nokia G42?

The Nokia G42 leads on performance (41/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G10 Power over the Nokia G42?

The Motorola Moto G10 Power is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.