Nokia G42 vs Nubia Z50S Pro
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2; estimated prices are $150 and $662. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 61/100 vs 39/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 228g).
Nokia G42
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Lighter: 193g vs 228g
- Cheaper: $150 vs $662
- Better portability (57/100 vs 40/100)
- Better value for money (54/100 vs 34/100)
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (55/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 22 points higher (61/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G42 leads (54/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (57/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (54/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Nubia Z50S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 13, MyOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 228 g | |
| Price | $150 | $662 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $512. Nokia G42 is cheaper by $512.
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (84/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (55/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (58/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (57/100 vs 40/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (54/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 22 points (61/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (55/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.