Motorola Moto G14 vs Nokia G42
The Motorola Moto G14 (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T616, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 34/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G14 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 193g).
Motorola Moto G14
Nokia G42
- Lighter: 177g vs 193g
- Better display (58/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 57/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 1350
- Faster charging: 20W vs 15W
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 19/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G14 vs the Nokia G42, the Nokia G42 scores 5 points higher (39/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 leads (41/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G14 (41/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G14 is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G14 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (73/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G14 | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc Tiger T616 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 400 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1350 | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 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 | 161.5×73.8×8.0 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Motorola Moto G14
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Moto G14
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Moto G14
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G14 (41/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G14 is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G14 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (73/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G14 or the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G42 edges out the Motorola Moto G14 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G14 and the Nokia G42?
The Motorola Moto G14 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G14 or the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G42 leads on performance (41/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G14 over the Nokia G42?
The Motorola Moto G14 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.