Nokia G42 vs OnePlus Ace 6
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the OnePlus Ace 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads — 73/100 vs 39/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 has the bigger battery (7800 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus Ace 6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,332,530 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
OnePlus Ace 6
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 213g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 48/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3332530 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 7800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the OnePlus Ace 6, the OnePlus Ace 6 scores 34 points higher (73/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G42 | OnePlus Ace 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 3332530 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2800x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7800 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 120W | |
| 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 163.4×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | — | $399 |
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus Ace 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OnePlus Ace 6
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Ace 6
- 7800 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G42 and OnePlus Ace 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6 leads Nokia G42 by 85.7% 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 OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (79/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the OnePlus Ace 6?
The OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 34 points (73/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the OnePlus Ace 6?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the OnePlus Ace 6 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the OnePlus Ace 6?
The OnePlus Ace 6 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the OnePlus Ace 6?
The OnePlus Ace 6 leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the OnePlus Ace 6?
The OnePlus Ace 6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.