Nokia G42 vs Nokia X10
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Nokia X10 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480; estimated prices are $150 and $309. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 35/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4470); 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 210g).
Nokia G42
Nokia X10
- Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 1597
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4470 mAh
- Faster charging: 20W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 210g
- Cheaper: $150 vs $309
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (54/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 30/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Nokia X10, the Nokia G42 scores 4 points higher (39/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 leads (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G42 leads (54/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 and the Nokia X10 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 and the Nokia X10 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X10 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Nokia X10 (57/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the Nokia X10 (54/100 vs 12/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Nokia X10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 435710 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 689 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 1597 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4470 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 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 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 168.9×79.7×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $150 | $309 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia X10
- Main: 48MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia X10
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Nokia X10
- 4470 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G42 and Nokia X10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia G42 leads Nokia X10 by 9.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $159. Nokia G42 is cheaper by $159.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 and the Nokia X10 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 and the Nokia X10 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia X10 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Nokia X10 (57/100 vs 41/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the Nokia X10 (54/100 vs 12/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Nokia X10?
The Nokia G42 edges out the Nokia X10 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Nokia X10?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Nokia X10 — 35/100.
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Nokia X10?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia X10 is a better fit for everyday use.