Nokia G42 vs Nothing Phone (2a)
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads — 59/100 vs 39/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2a) is faster in AnTuTu (985,261 vs 477,542).
Nokia G42
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Overall rating 39/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 985261 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1100 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3000 vs 1816
- Faster charging: 45W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 193g
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Nothing Phone (2a), the Nothing Phone (2a) scores 20 points higher (59/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (57/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (57/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Nothing Phone (2a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 985261 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2412x1084 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $349 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G42 and Nothing Phone (2a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2a) leads Nokia G42 by 51.5% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia G42
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (58/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (80/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (57/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 20 points (59/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Nothing Phone (2a) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Nothing Phone (2a) leads on performance (58/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for everyday use.