Nokia G42 vs Nubia Neo 2
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Nubia Neo 2 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T820; estimated prices are $150 and $221. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 2 leads — 48/100 vs 39/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 2 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Neo 2 is faster in AnTuTu (757,199 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 208g).
Nokia G42
Nubia Neo 2
- Lighter: 193g vs 208g
- Cheaper: $150 vs $221
- Better portability (57/100 vs 49/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 757199 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 885 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2392 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (50/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Nubia Neo 2, the Nubia Neo 2 scores 9 points higher (48/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 2 leads (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Neo 2 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 2 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 2 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 2 is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Nubia Neo 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Unisoc T820 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 757199 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 885 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 2392 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 166.0×76.1×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 208 g | |
| Price | $150 | $221 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Neo 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Neo 2
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 2
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G42 and Nubia Neo 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Neo 2 leads Nokia G42 by 36.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $71. Nokia G42 is cheaper by $71.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Neo 2 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 2 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (66/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 2 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 2 is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 49/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Nubia Neo 2?
The Nubia Neo 2 edges out the Nokia G42 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Nubia Neo 2?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Nubia Neo 2 — 48/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Nubia Neo 2?
The Nubia Neo 2 leads on performance (50/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Nubia Neo 2?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 2 is a better fit for everyday use.