Nokia G400 vs Nokia G42
The Nokia G400 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G400 leads — 43/100 vs 39/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G400
Nokia G42
What makes Nokia G400 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 198g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G400 vs the Nokia G42, the Nokia G400 scores 4 points higher (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "display" category, the Nokia G400 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G400 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G400 | 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 | 1080x2408 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 560 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.7×8.8 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia G400
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia G400
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G400
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G400 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, the Nokia G400 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (66/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia G400 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G400 or the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G400 edges out the Nokia G42 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia G400 and the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G400 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Should you choose the Nokia G400 over the Nokia G42?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Nokia G400 (66/100 vs 44/100).