Nokia C32 vs Nokia G42

The Nokia C32 (2023) 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 37/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C32 doesn't.

The Nokia G42 edges out the Nokia C32 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C32
Performance
Display 39
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 53
Value for money
Nokia G42
Performance 41
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 57
Value for money 54
What makes Nokia C32 better?

  • Overall rating 37/100
What makes Nokia G42 better?
  • Faster charging: 20W vs 10W
  • Lighter: 193g vs 199g

  • Better display (44/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better portability (57/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C32 vs the Nokia G42, the Nokia G42 scores 2 points higher (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Nokia C32 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).

Nokia C32: The Nokia C32 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia G42: The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C32 Nokia G42
Processor Unisoc Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
AnTuTu 477542
Geekbench Single 746
Geekbench Multi 1816
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1600 720x1612
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 10W 20W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13 Android 13, upgradable to Android 14
Brightness (peak) 560 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 164.6×75.9×8.6 mm 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 199 g 193 g
Price $150
Camera comparison
Nokia C32
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Nokia G42
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C32
  • 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 C32
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Nokia G42
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia C32
Price unknown
Nokia G42
$150
Detailed category analysis
display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Nokia C32 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C32 or the Nokia G42?

The Nokia G42 edges out the Nokia C32 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia C32 and the Nokia G42?

The Nokia C32 has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.

Should you choose the Nokia C32 over the Nokia G42?

The Nokia C32 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.