Nokia 4.2 vs Realme P4x
The Nokia 4.2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, while the Realme P4x (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra; launch prices were $169 and $190. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme P4x leads — 53/100 vs 18/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Realme P4x has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme P4x is faster in AnTuTu (941,780 vs 193,115); the Nokia 4.2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme P4x doesn't; the Nokia 4.2 is noticeably lighter (161g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 4.2
Realme P4x
What makes Nokia 4.2 better?
- Lighter: 161g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $169 vs $190
- Better portability (78/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme P4x better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 941780 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 1050 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2939 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (76/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 4.2 vs the Realme P4x, the Realme P4x scores 35 points higher (53/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme P4x leads (57/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme P4x leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme P4x leads (60/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Nokia 4.2 — 6/100, Realme P4x — 70/100; 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 P4x significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (57/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Realme P4x significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (76/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme P4x notably outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme P4x significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (60/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 4.2 notably outperforms the Realme P4x (78/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 4.2 | Realme P4x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 193115 | 941780 | |
| Geekbench Single | 199 | 1050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 795 | 2939 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1520x720 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 149.0×71.3×8.4 mm | 165.9×76.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 161 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $169 | $190 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 4.2
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Realme P4x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia 4.2
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1520x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme P4x
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 4.2
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme P4x
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 4.2 and Realme P4x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme P4x leads Nokia 4.2 by 79.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $21. Nokia 4.2 was $21 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme P4x significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (57/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme P4x significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (76/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme P4x notably outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme P4x significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (60/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 4.2 notably outperforms the Realme P4x (78/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 4.2 or the Realme P4x?
The Realme P4x significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 by 35 points (53/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 4.2 and the Realme P4x?
The Nokia 4.2 has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Realme P4x — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 4.2 or the Realme P4x?
The Realme P4x leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 4.2 or the Realme P4x?
The Realme P4x leads on performance (57/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 4.2 over the Realme P4x?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Realme P4x (57/100 vs 12/100).