Nokia C300 vs Nokia G42

The Nokia C300 (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 24/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); 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 C300 doesn't.

The Nokia G42 is noticeably better than the Nokia C300 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C300
Performance 24
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 22
Portability 59
Value for money
Nokia G42
Performance 41
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 57
Value for money
What makes Nokia C300 better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 193g

  • Better portability (59/100 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 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 20W vs 10W
  • 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 22/100)
  • Better display (44/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C300 vs the Nokia G42, the Nokia G42 scores 15 points higher (39/100 vs 24/100). 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 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Nokia C300 (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Nokia C300 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Nokia C300 (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C300 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).

Nokia C300: The Nokia C300 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia G42: The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C300 Nokia G42
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
AnTuTu 320666 477542
Geekbench Single 345 746
Geekbench Multi 1065 1816
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1600 720x1612
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 10W 20W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 3GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 32GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 13, upgradable to Android 14
Brightness (peak) 400 nits 560 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 166.7×76.6×8.6 mm 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 190 g 193 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Nokia C300
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Nokia G42
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C300
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Nokia G42
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C300
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Nokia G42
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia C300 and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia C300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
24/100
320666 AnTuTu
Nokia G42 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
39/100 +32.9%
477542 AnTuTu

Nokia G42 leads Nokia C300 by 32.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Nokia C300 (41/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Nokia C300 (30/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Nokia C300 (43/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia C300 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C300 or the Nokia G42?

The Nokia G42 is noticeably better than the Nokia C300 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia C300 and the Nokia G42?

The Nokia C300 has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C300 or the Nokia G42?

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

Which is more powerful: the Nokia C300 or the Nokia G42?

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

Should you choose the Nokia C300 over the Nokia G42?

The Nokia C300 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.