Nokia G42 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 39/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 230g).
Nokia G42
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- Lighter: 193g vs 230g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 31/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) scores 38 points higher (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (57/100 vs 31/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 16, Redmagic OS 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 230 g | |
| Price | $150 | — |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G42 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads Nokia G42 by 87.9% in our overall performance rating.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (93/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (71/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (57/100 vs 31/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 38 points (77/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.