Nokia 4.2 vs Realme Neo7 Turbo
The Nokia 4.2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, while the Realme Neo7 Turbo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e; launch prices were $169 and $270. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads — 70/100 vs 18/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 Turbo has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo7 Turbo is faster in AnTuTu (2,560,650 vs 193,115); the Nokia 4.2 is noticeably lighter (161g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 4.2
Realme Neo7 Turbo
What makes Nokia 4.2 better?
- Lighter: 161g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $169 vs $270
- Better portability (78/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme Neo7 Turbo better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2560650 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 4.2 vs the Realme Neo7 Turbo, the Realme Neo7 Turbo scores 52 points higher (70/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (85/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Nokia 4.2 — 6/100, Realme Neo7 Turbo — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (84/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 4.2 notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 Turbo (78/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 4.2 | Realme Neo7 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | 193115 | 2560650 | |
| Geekbench Single | 199 | 2233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 795 | 7478 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1520x720 | 1280x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 149.0×71.3×8.4 mm | 162.4×76.1×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 161 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $169 | $270 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 4.2
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia 4.2
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1520x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 4.2
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 4.2 and Realme Neo7 Turbo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo7 Turbo leads Nokia 4.2 by 92.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $101. Nokia 4.2 was $101 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (84/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (84/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (85/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 4.2 notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 Turbo (78/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 4.2 or the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 by 52 points (70/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 4.2 and the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Nokia 4.2 has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Realme Neo7 Turbo — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 4.2 or the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 4.2 or the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo leads on performance (84/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 4.2 over the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.