Nokia G42 vs OnePlus 16
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 39/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 477,542).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
OnePlus 16
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 56 points higher (95/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (95/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G42 | OnePlus 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 4627389 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 193 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G42 and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Nokia G42 by 89.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (95/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 56 points (95/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the OnePlus 16?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.