Nokia G310 vs Nokia G42
The Nokia G310 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. Both devices score the same overall rating of 39/100. Key differences: the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia G310 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G310
Nokia G42
What makes Nokia G310 better?
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 195g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
The Nokia G310 and the Nokia G42 received the same MobileRank rating — 39/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. 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, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Nokia G310 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G310 | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 560 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.1×75.7×8.6 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia G310
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia G310
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G310
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G310 and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
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, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Nokia G310 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G310 or the Nokia G42?
Both devices scored 39/100. They are identical on performance — 41/100 for both. The clearest difference is portability: better on the Nokia G42 (57/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G310 and the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G310 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Should you choose the Nokia G310 over the Nokia G42?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Nokia G42 (57/100 vs 56/100).