Nokia G42 vs Nokia XR30

The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Nokia XR30 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR30 leads — 46/100 vs 39/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia XR30 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 477,542).

The Nokia XR30 edges out the Nokia G42 by just 7 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 XR30
Performance 46
Display 66
Camera 43
Battery 37
Portability
Value for money
What makes Nokia G42 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Nokia XR30 better?
  • 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 performance (46/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (66/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Nokia XR30, the Nokia XR30 scores 7 points higher (46/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR30 leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR30 is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR30 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR30 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).

Nokia G42: The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia XR30: The Nokia XR30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia G42 Nokia XR30
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
AnTuTu 477542 592015
Geekbench Single 746 905
Geekbench Multi 1816 2003
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7"
Resolution 720x1612 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4600 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 13
Brightness (peak) 560 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 193 g
Price $150
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Nokia XR30
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Nokia G42
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Nokia XR30
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
66
display
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Nokia XR30
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia G42 and Nokia XR30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia G42 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
39/100
477542 AnTuTu
Nokia XR30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
46/100 +19.3%
592015 AnTuTu

Nokia XR30 leads Nokia G42 by 19.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia G42
$150
Nokia XR30
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR30 is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia XR30 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (66/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR30 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Nokia XR30?

The Nokia XR30 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 XR30?

The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Nokia XR30 — 46/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Nokia XR30?

The Nokia XR30 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Nokia XR30?

The Nokia XR30 leads on performance (46/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Nokia XR30?

The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia XR30 is a better fit for everyday use.