Motorola Moto G71s vs Nokia G42

The Motorola Moto G71s (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G71s leads — 49/100 vs 39/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G71s is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G71s doesn't; the Motorola Moto G71s is noticeably lighter (173g vs 193g).

The Motorola Moto G71s is noticeably better than the Nokia G42 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G71s
Performance 46
Display 80
Camera 35
Battery 46
Portability 75
Value for money
Nokia G42
Performance 41
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 57
Value for money 54
What makes Motorola Moto G71s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 477542
  • Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1816
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 20W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 173g vs 193g

  • Higher performance (46/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (75/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Nokia G42 better?

  • Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G71s vs the Nokia G42, the Motorola Moto G71s scores 10 points higher (49/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G71s is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G71s significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G71s is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G71s and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G71s notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (75/100 vs 57/100).

Motorola Moto G71s: The Motorola Moto G71s is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia G42: The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G71s Nokia G42
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
AnTuTu 592015 477542
Geekbench Single 905 746
Geekbench Multi 2003 1816
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2440 720x1612
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W 20W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 13, upgradable to Android 14
Brightness (peak) 560 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 160.9×74.5×8.0 mm 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 173 g 193 g
Price $150
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G71s
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Nokia G42
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G71s
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Nokia G42
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G71s
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Nokia G42
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G71s and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G71s Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
49/100
592015 AnTuTu
Nokia G42 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
39/100 -24.0%
477542 AnTuTu

Motorola Moto G71s leads Nokia G42 by 24.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Moto G71s
Price unknown
Nokia G42
$150
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G71s is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G71s significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (80/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G71s is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G71s and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G71s notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (75/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G71s or the Nokia G42?

The Motorola Moto G71s is noticeably better than the Nokia G42 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G71s and the Nokia G42?

The Motorola Moto G71s has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G71s or the Nokia G42?

The Motorola Moto G71s leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G71s or the Nokia G42?

The Motorola Moto G71s leads on performance (46/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G71s over the Nokia G42?

The Motorola Moto G71s is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.