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.

The Nokia G400 edges out the Nokia G42 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G400
Performance 41
Display 66
Camera 33
Battery 43
Portability 51
Value for money
Nokia G42
Performance 41
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 57
Value for money 54
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).

Nokia G400: The Nokia G400 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia G42: The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.
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
Price $150
Camera comparison
Nokia G400
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
33
camera
Nokia G42
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Nokia G400
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Nokia G42
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Battery and charging
Nokia G400
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Nokia G42
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia G400 and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia G400 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
43/100
477542 AnTuTu
Nokia G42 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
39/100
477542 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia G400
Price unknown
Nokia G42
$150
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?

The Nokia G400 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.