Nokia C210 vs Nokia G42

The Nokia C210 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 23/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia G42 is faster in AnTuTu (477,542 vs 320,666); the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C210 doesn't; the Nokia C210 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 193g).

The Nokia G42 is noticeably better than the Nokia C210 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C210
Performance 24
Display 35
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 72
Value for money
Nokia G42
Performance 41
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 57
Value for money 54
What makes Nokia C210 better?
  • Lighter: 167g vs 193g

  • Better portability (72/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Nokia G42 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 320666
  • Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 345
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 1065
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (41/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (44/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C210 vs the Nokia G42, the Nokia G42 scores 16 points higher (39/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 leads (41/100 vs 24/100). 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 "performance" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Nokia C210 (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Nokia C210 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Nokia C210 (43/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C210 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (72/100 vs 57/100).

Nokia C210: The Nokia C210 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia G42: The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C210 Nokia G42
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
AnTuTu 320666 477542
Geekbench Single 345 746
Geekbench Multi 1065 1816
Display 6.3" 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1560 720x1612
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 20W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 8 MP
RAM 3GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 32GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13 Android 13, upgradable to Android 14
Brightness (peak) 560 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 159.5×73.9×8.6 mm 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 167 g 193 g
Price $150
Camera comparison
Nokia C210
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Nokia G42
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C210
  • 6.3"
  • Resolution: 720x1560
  • Refresh rate: —
35
display
Nokia G42
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C210
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Nokia G42
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia C210 and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia C210 Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
23/100
320666 AnTuTu
Nokia G42 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
39/100 +32.9%
477542 AnTuTu

Nokia G42 leads Nokia C210 by 32.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia C210
Price unknown
Nokia G42
$150
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Nokia C210 (41/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Nokia C210 (30/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Nokia C210 (43/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia C210 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (72/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C210 or the Nokia G42?

The Nokia G42 is noticeably better than the Nokia C210 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia C210 and the Nokia G42?

The Nokia C210 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C210 or the Nokia G42?

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

Which is more powerful: the Nokia C210 or the Nokia G42?

The Nokia G42 leads on performance (41/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C210 over the Nokia G42?

The Nokia C210 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.