Nokia G11 Plus vs Nokia G42
The Nokia G11 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 38/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 is faster in AnTuTu (477,542 vs 333,647); the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia G11 Plus doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G11 Plus
Nokia G42
What makes Nokia G11 Plus better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 193g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 1335
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G11 Plus vs the Nokia G42, the Nokia G42 scores 1 points higher (39/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 leads (41/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G11 Plus leads (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Nokia G11 Plus notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G11 Plus and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G11 Plus | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 560 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia G11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia G11 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G11 Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G11 Plus and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia G42 leads Nokia G11 Plus by 30.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G11 Plus notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (66/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G11 Plus and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G11 Plus or the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G42 edges out the Nokia G11 Plus by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia G11 Plus and the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G11 Plus or the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G42 leads on performance (41/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G11 Plus over the Nokia G42?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Nokia G11 Plus (66/100 vs 43/100).