Nokia C2 2nd Edition vs Nokia G42

Comparing the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (2022) and the Nokia G42 (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 21/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 2400); the main camera is 5 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C2 2nd Edition doesn't; the Nokia G42 is thinner (8.6mm vs 10.0mm).

The Nokia G42 is noticeably better than the Nokia C2 2nd Edition — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
Performance
Display 36
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 56
Value for money
Nokia G42
Performance 41
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 57
Value for money
What makes Nokia C2 2nd Edition better?
  • Lighter: 180g vs 193g

  • Overall rating 21/100
What makes Nokia G42 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 2400 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP

  • Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (44/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better portability (57/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C2 2nd Edition vs the Nokia G42, the Nokia G42 scores 18 points higher (39/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 leads (43/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (43/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Nokia C2 2nd Edition are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).

Nokia C2 2nd Edition: The Nokia C2 2nd Edition is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia G42: The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C2 2nd Edition Nokia G42
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
AnTuTu 477542
Geekbench Single 746
Geekbench Multi 1816
Display 5.7" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 480x960 720x1612
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 2400 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 20W
Main camera 5 MP 50 MP
Front camera 2 MP 8 MP
RAM 1GB / 2GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 32GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11 (Go edition) Android 13, upgradable to Android 14
Brightness (peak) 560 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 154.0×75.9×10.0 mm 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 180 g 193 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
  • Main: 5MP
  • Front: 2MP
10
camera
Nokia G42
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
  • 5.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 480x960
  • Refresh rate: —
36
display
Nokia G42
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
  • 2400 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Nokia G42
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (30/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (43/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Nokia C2 2nd Edition are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C2 2nd Edition or the Nokia G42?

The Nokia G42 is noticeably better than the Nokia C2 2nd Edition — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia C2 2nd Edition and the Nokia G42?

The Nokia C2 2nd Edition has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C2 2nd Edition or the Nokia G42?

The Nokia G42 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C2 2nd Edition over the Nokia G42?

The Nokia C2 2nd Edition is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.