Nokia 4.2 vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
The Nokia 4.2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $169 and $771. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 18/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,001,049 vs 193,115); the Nokia 4.2 is noticeably lighter (161g vs 213g).
Nokia 4.2
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Lighter: 161g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $169 vs $771
- Better portability (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3001049 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 2798 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Nokia 4.2 vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 65 points higher (83/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (91/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Nokia 4.2 — 6/100, Xiaomi 15 Pro — 78/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (91/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 4.2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (78/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Nokia 4.2 | Xiaomi 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 193115 | 3001049 | |
| Geekbench Single | 199 | 2798 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 795 | 10104 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1520x720 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| 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 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.0×71.3×8.4 mm | 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 161 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $169 | $771 |
Nokia 4.2
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia 4.2
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1520x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 4.2
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nokia 4.2 and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Pro leads Nokia 4.2 by 93.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $602. Nokia 4.2 was $602 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (91/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (90/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (80/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 4.2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (78/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 4.2 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 by 65 points (83/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 4.2 and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Nokia 4.2 has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 4.2 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 4.2 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 4.2 over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Nokia 4.2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.