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 — 52/100 vs 18/100 (a 34-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 (876,129 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).
Nokia 4.2
Realme P4x
- Lighter: 161g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $169 vs $190
- Better portability (78/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 876129 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 (56/100 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)
Comparing the Nokia 4.2 vs the Realme P4x, the Realme P4x scores 34 points higher (52/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme P4x leads (56/100 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 is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme P4x significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (56/100 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).
| Specification | Nokia 4.2 | Realme P4x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 193115 | 876129 | |
| 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 |
Nokia 4.2
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Realme P4x
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
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
Nokia 4.2
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme P4x
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 4.2 and Realme P4x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme P4x leads Nokia 4.2 by 78.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $21. Nokia 4.2 was $21 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme P4x significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (56/100 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).
Which is better: the Nokia 4.2 or the Realme P4x?
The Realme P4x significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 by 34 points (52/100 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 — 52/100.
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 (56/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 4.2 over the Realme P4x?
The Nokia 4.2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme P4x is a better fit for everyday use.