Nokia G42 vs OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 39/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,948,304 vs 477,542).
Nokia G42
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
- Lighter: 193g vs 206g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2948304 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra scores 32 points higher (71/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra leads (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra leads (70/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (70/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 2948304 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1272x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6700 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G42 and OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra leads Nokia G42 by 83.8% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia G42
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (89/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (70/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 32 points (71/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra leads on performance (89/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.