Nokia G42 vs Nokia G50
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Nokia G50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G50 leads — 43/100 vs 39/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nokia G42 is faster in AnTuTu (477,542 vs 435,710); the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 220g).
Nokia G42
Nokia G50
- Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 1597
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 220g
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 38/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 39/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Nokia G50, the Nokia G50 scores 4 points higher (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G50 leads (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 and the Nokia G50 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia G50 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G50 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G50 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Nokia G50 (57/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Nokia G50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 435710 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 689 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 1597 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 173.8×77.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 220 g | |
| Price | $150 | — |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia G50
- Main: 48MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia G50
- 6.8" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Nokia G50
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nokia G42 and Nokia G50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia G42 leads Nokia G50 by 9.6% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia G50
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 and the Nokia G50 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia G50 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia G50 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G50 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (66/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Nokia G50 (57/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Nokia G50?
The Nokia G50 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 G42 and the Nokia G50?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Nokia G50 — 43/100.
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Nokia G50?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia G50 is a better fit for everyday use.