Nokia G22 vs Nokia G42
The Nokia G22 (2023) 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 34/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G22 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 5000); the Nokia G42 is faster in AnTuTu (477,542 vs 330,006).
Nokia G22
Nokia G42
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 330006
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 1335
- Lighter: 193g vs 196g
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 27/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Nokia G22 vs the Nokia G42, the Nokia G42 scores 5 points higher (39/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 leads (41/100 vs 27/100). 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 G22 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Nokia G22 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Nokia G22 | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 330006 | 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 | 5050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 560 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.2×8.5 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia G22
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia G22
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia G22
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G22 and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia G42 leads Nokia G22 by 30.9% in our overall performance rating.
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 G22 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Nokia G22 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G22 or the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G42 edges out the Nokia G22 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia G22 and the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G22 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G22 or the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G42 leads on performance (41/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G22 over the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G22 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.