Nokia G42 vs Nokia XR21
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 39/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 231g).
Nokia G42
Nokia XR21
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 193g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 24/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1816
- Faster charging: 33W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 7 points higher (46/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (57/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 231 g | |
| Price | $150 | — |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G42 and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Nokia G42 by 19.3% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (67/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (57/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 edges out the Nokia G42 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.