Motorola Moto G54 vs Nokia G42
The Motorola Moto G54 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7020, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G54 leads — 47/100 vs 39/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G54 is faster in AnTuTu (644,203 vs 477,542); the Motorola Moto G54 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 193g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G54
Nokia G42
What makes Motorola Moto G54 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 644203 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 912 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2244 vs 1816
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 177g vs 193g
- Higher performance (48/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Faster charging: 20W vs 15W
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G54 vs the Nokia G42, the Motorola Moto G54 scores 8 points higher (47/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G54 is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G54 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G54 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G54 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (73/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G54 | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 644203 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 912 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2244 | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 560 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.8×8.0 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G54
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G54
- 6.5" 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 G54
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G54 and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Moto G54 leads Nokia G42 by 34.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G54 is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G54 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (67/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G54 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G54 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (73/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G54 or the Nokia G42?
The Motorola Moto G54 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 G54 and the Nokia G42?
The Motorola Moto G54 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G54 or the Nokia G42?
The Motorola Moto G54 leads on performance (48/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G54 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 G54 (67/100 vs 44/100).