Nokia G42 vs Nokia G60

The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Nokia G60 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695; estimated prices are $150 and $329. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G60 leads — 43/100 vs 39/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Nokia G60 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 477,542).

The Nokia G60 edges out the Nokia G42 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Performance 41
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 57
Value for money 54
Nokia G60
Performance 46
Display 66
Camera 32
Battery 33
Portability 59
Value for money 28
What makes Nokia G42 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Cheaper: $150 vs $329

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better value for money (54/100 vs 28/100)
What makes Nokia G60 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 477542
  • Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1816
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 190g vs 193g

  • Higher performance (46/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (66/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (59/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Nokia G60, the Nokia G60 scores 4 points higher (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 leads (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G42 leads (54/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G60 is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia G60 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G60 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G60 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Nokia G60 (54/100 vs 28/100).

Nokia G42: The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia G60: The Nokia G60 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia G42 Nokia G60
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
AnTuTu 477542 592015
Geekbench Single 746 905
Geekbench Multi 1816 2003
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1612 2408x1080
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 20W 20W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 5 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 560 nits 400 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm 166.0×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 193 g 190 g
Price $150 $329
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Nokia G60
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Nokia G42
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Nokia G60
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2408x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Nokia G60
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia G42 and Nokia G60, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia G42 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
39/100
477542 AnTuTu
Nokia G60 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
43/100 +19.3%
592015 AnTuTu

Nokia G60 leads Nokia G42 by 19.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia G42
$150
Nokia G60
$329

Price difference: $179. Nokia G42 is cheaper by $179.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia G60 is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia G60 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (66/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia G60 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia G60 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Nokia G60 (54/100 vs 28/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Nokia G60?

The Nokia G60 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 G60?

The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Nokia G60 — 43/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Nokia G60?

The Nokia G60 leads on performance (46/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Nokia G60?

The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia G60 is a better fit for everyday use.