Nokia G11 vs Nokia G42
The Nokia G11 (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 29/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G11 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia G42 is faster in AnTuTu (477,542 vs 333,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G11
Nokia G42
What makes Nokia G11 better?
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 189g vs 193g
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (60/100 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
- Faster charging: 20W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G11 vs the Nokia G42, the Nokia G42 scores 10 points higher (39/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 leads (41/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). 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, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Nokia G11 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G11 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G11 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G11 | 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 | 1600x720 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 13 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) | — | 560 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $149 | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia G11
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia G11
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G11
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G11 and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia G42 leads Nokia G11 by 30.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia G42
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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, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Nokia G11 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G11 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G11 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G11 or the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G42 is noticeably better than the Nokia G11 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia G11 and the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G11 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G11 or the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G42 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G11 or the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G42 leads on performance (41/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G11 over the Nokia G42?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Nokia G42 (30/100 vs 10/100).