Nokia 8 vs Nokia G42
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G; estimated prices are $699 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 29/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia G42 is faster in AnTuTu (477,542 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 193g).
Nokia 8
Nokia G42
- Lighter: 160g vs 193g
- Better display (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 57/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 20W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper: $150 vs $699
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (54/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Nokia G42, the Nokia G42 scores 10 points higher (39/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 leads (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G42 leads (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (41/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (54/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 1816 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 560 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 193 g | |
| Price | $699 | $150 |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 8 and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia G42 leads Nokia 8 by 8.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $549. Nokia G42 is cheaper by $549.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (41/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (84/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (54/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G42 is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Nokia G42?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G42 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G42 leads on performance (41/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Nokia G42?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.