Nokia G42 vs Nothing Phone (4b)
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads — 55/100 vs 39/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4b) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (4b) is faster in AnTuTu (975,254 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Nothing Phone (4b)
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 210g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (4b) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 975254 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1087 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3148 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Nothing Phone (4b), the Nothing Phone (4b) scores 16 points higher (55/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads (59/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (59/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Nothing Phone (4b) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 975254 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1087 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 3148 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2344 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 164.4×78.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $355 |
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G42 and Nothing Phone (4b), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (4b) leads Nokia G42 by 51.0% 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 (4b) notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (58/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (79/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (59/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (4b) is noticeably better than the Nokia G42 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Nothing Phone (4b) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (4b) leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (4b) leads on performance (58/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Nothing Phone (4b)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Nothing Phone (4b) (79/100 vs 44/100).