Nokia C31 vs Nokia G42
The Nokia C31 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 35/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia C31 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C31 doesn't.
Nokia C31
Nokia G42
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 43/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 200g
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the Nokia C31 vs the Nokia G42, the Nokia G42 scores 4 points higher (39/100 vs 35/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia C31 leads (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia C31 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Nokia C31 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Nokia C31 | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 20W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 560 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia C31
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia C31
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia C31
- 5050 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia C31 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (68/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Nokia C31 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C31 or the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G42 edges out the Nokia C31 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia C31 and the Nokia G42?
The Nokia C31 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C31 or the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G42 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C31 over the Nokia G42?
The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.