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. 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 (4,244,509 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 230g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4244509 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 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)
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 "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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 4244509 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 11047 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $760 |
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G42 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads Nokia G42 by 88.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia G42
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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).
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 Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.