Nokia 4.2 vs Vivo iQOO 15

The Nokia 4.2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $169 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 18/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 193,115); the Nokia 4.2 is noticeably lighter (161g vs 215g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 by 68 points (86/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 4.2
Performance 12
Display 34
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 78
Value for money
Vivo iQOO 15
Performance 94
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 85
Portability 48
Value for money
What makes Nokia 4.2 better?
  • Lighter: 161g vs 215g
  • Cheaper: $169 vs $599

  • Better portability (78/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 193115
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 199
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 795
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 4.2 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 68 points higher (86/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (94/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 4.2 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (78/100 vs 48/100).

Nokia 4.2: The Nokia 4.2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 15: The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 4.2 Vivo iQOO 15
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 193115 3740528
Geekbench Single 199 3041
Geekbench Multi 795 9494
Display 5.7" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1520x720 1440x3168
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 5W 100W
Wireless charging 40W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 149.0×71.3×8.4 mm 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm
Weight 161 g 215 g
Price $169 $599
Camera comparison
Nokia 4.2
  • Main: 13MP f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Vivo iQOO 15
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 4.2
  • 5.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1520x720
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
34
display
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 4.2
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 4.2 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 4.2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
18/100
193115 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
86/100 +94.8%
3740528 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 leads Nokia 4.2 by 94.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia 4.2
$169
Vivo iQOO 15
$599

Price difference: $430. Nokia 4.2 is cheaper by $430.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (94/100 vs 12/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (99/100 vs 34/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (78/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (85/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 4.2 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (78/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 4.2 or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 by 68 points (86/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 4.2 and the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Nokia 4.2 has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 4.2 or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 4.2 or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 12/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 4.2 over the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Nokia 4.2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.