Nokia G42 vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads — 61/100 vs 39/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,063,109 vs 477,542).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 201g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1063109 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 1816
- Faster charging: 50W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro scores 22 points higher (61/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (60/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (64/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (60/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (64/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 1063109 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 3390 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $459 |
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G42 and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads Nokia G42 by 55.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia G42
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (60/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (79/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (64/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 22 points (61/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on performance (60/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users.