Nokia G42 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+

The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $150 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 39/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,372,440 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 42 points (81/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Performance 41
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 57
Value for money 54
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
Performance 99
Display 93
Camera 52
Battery 93
Portability 29
Value for money 74
What makes Nokia G42 better?
  • Lighter: 193g vs 230g
  • Cheaper: $150 vs $760

  • Better portability (57/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4372440 vs 477542
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1816
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 20W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (93/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better value for money (74/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ scores 42 points higher (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (57/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (74/100 vs 54/100).

Nokia G42: The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia G42 Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 477542 4372440
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 7500 mAh
Charging 20W 120W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
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 16
Brightness (peak) 560 nits
NFC yes
Dimensions 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 193 g 230 g
Price $150 $760
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Nokia G42
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 80W
93
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia G42 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia G42 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
39/100
477542 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100 +89.1%
4372440 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads Nokia G42 by 89.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia G42
$150
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
$760

Price difference: $610. Nokia G42 is cheaper by $610.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (99/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (93/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (52/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (93/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (57/100 vs 29/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (74/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 42 points (81/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?

The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ — 81/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?

The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.