Nokia 4.2 vs Redmi Turbo 5
The Nokia 4.2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $169 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 67/100 vs 18/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 193,115); the Nokia 4.2 is noticeably lighter (161g vs 204g).
Nokia 4.2
Redmi Turbo 5
- Lighter: 161g vs 204g
- Cheaper at launch: $169 vs $250
- Better portability (78/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Nokia 4.2 vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 49 points higher (67/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Nokia 4.2 — 6/100, Redmi Turbo 5 — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (85/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (74/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 4.2 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (78/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia 4.2 | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 193115 | 2809170 | |
| Geekbench Single | 199 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 795 | 6403 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1520x720 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.0×71.3×8.4 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 161 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $169 | $250 |
Nokia 4.2
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nokia 4.2
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1520x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 4.2
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 4.2 and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Nokia 4.2 by 93.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $81. Nokia 4.2 was $81 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (80/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (85/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (74/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 4.2 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (78/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 4.2 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 by 49 points (67/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 4.2 and the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Nokia 4.2 has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 4.2 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 4.2 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (80/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 4.2 over the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Nokia 4.2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.