Nokia 4.2 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Nokia 4.2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $169 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 18/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has the bigger battery (3900 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 193,115); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is thinner (5.8mm vs 8.4mm).
Nokia 4.2
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Lighter: 161g vs 163g
- Cheaper at launch: $169 vs $1099
- Overall rating 18/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 3900 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (29/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 34/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Nokia 4.2 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 57 points higher (75/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (29/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Nokia 4.2 — 6/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 62/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (91/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (89/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (73/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (29/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (97/100 vs 78/100).
| Specification | Nokia 4.2 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 193115 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 199 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 795 | 9490 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1520x720 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.0×71.3×8.4 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 161 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $169 | $1099 |
Nokia 4.2
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nokia 4.2
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1520x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 4.2
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nokia 4.2 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Nokia 4.2 by 93.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $930. Nokia 4.2 was $930 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (91/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (89/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (73/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (29/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (97/100 vs 78/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 4.2 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 by 57 points (75/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 4.2 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Nokia 4.2 has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 4.2 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 4.2 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 4.2 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Nokia 4.2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.