Nokia 4.2 vs Realme GT7
The Nokia 4.2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, while the Realme GT7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e; launch prices were $169 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 leads — 77/100 vs 18/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,496,976 vs 193,115); the Nokia 4.2 is noticeably lighter (161g vs 206g).
Nokia 4.2
Realme GT7
- Lighter: 161g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $169 vs $420
- Better portability (78/100 vs 53/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2496976 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Nokia 4.2 vs the Realme GT7, the Realme GT7 scores 59 points higher (77/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 leads (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 leads (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 leads (90/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Nokia 4.2 — 6/100, Realme GT7 — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (84/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (90/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 4.2 notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (78/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Nokia 4.2 | Realme GT7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | 193115 | 2496976 | |
| Geekbench Single | 199 | 2233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 795 | 7478 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1520x720 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 149.0×71.3×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 161 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $169 | $420 |
Nokia 4.2
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia 4.2
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1520x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme GT7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 4.2
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme GT7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nokia 4.2 and Realme GT7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 leads Nokia 4.2 by 92.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $251. Nokia 4.2 was $251 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (84/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (84/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (61/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (90/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 4.2 notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (78/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 4.2 or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 by 59 points (77/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 4.2 and the Realme GT7?
The Nokia 4.2 has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Realme GT7 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 4.2 or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 leads on camera score (61/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 4.2 or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 4.2 over the Realme GT7?
The Nokia 4.2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.