Nokia G42 vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $150 and $830. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads — 76/100 vs 39/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,231,636 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 229g).
Nokia G42
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- Lighter: 193g vs 229g
- Cheaper: $150 vs $830
- Better portability (57/100 vs 32/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3231636 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 44/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ scores 37 points higher (76/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (76/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (57/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 3231636 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 229 g | |
| Price | $150 | $830 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G42 and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads Nokia G42 by 85.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $680. Nokia G42 is cheaper by $680.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (93/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (76/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (57/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 37 points (76/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.