Nokia 4.2 vs Redmi 17
The Nokia 4.2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, while the Redmi 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5; launch prices were $169 and $199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi 17 leads — 51/100 vs 18/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (652,054 vs 193,115); the Nokia 4.2 is noticeably lighter (161g vs 215g).
Nokia 4.2
Redmi 17
- Lighter: 161g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $169 vs $199
- Better portability (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 652054 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 976 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2250 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (49/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (75/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Nokia 4.2 vs the Redmi 17, the Redmi 17 scores 33 points higher (51/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi 17 leads (49/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi 17 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17 leads (68/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Nokia 4.2 — 6/100, Redmi 17 — 66/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi 17 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (49/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi 17 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (75/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi 17 notably outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (68/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 4.2 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (78/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Nokia 4.2 | Redmi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 193115 | 652054 | |
| Geekbench Single | 199 | 976 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 795 | 2250 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LCD | |
| Resolution | 1520x720 | 2460x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 149.0×71.3×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 161 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $169 | $199 |
Nokia 4.2
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 17
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia 4.2
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1520x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi 17
- 6.9" LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia 4.2
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi 17
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nokia 4.2 and Redmi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi 17 leads Nokia 4.2 by 70.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $30. Nokia 4.2 was $30 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi 17 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (49/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi 17 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (75/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi 17 notably outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (68/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 4.2 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 4.2 or the Redmi 17?
The Redmi 17 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 by 33 points (51/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 4.2 and the Redmi 17?
The Nokia 4.2 has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Redmi 17 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 4.2 or the Redmi 17?
The Redmi 17 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 4.2 or the Redmi 17?
The Redmi 17 leads on performance (49/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 4.2 over the Redmi 17?
The Nokia 4.2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 17 is a better fit for everyday use.