Nokia G42 vs OnePlus Nord 5
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord 5 leads — 67/100 vs 39/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 5 has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus Nord 5 is faster in AnTuTu (1,849,271 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 211g).
Nokia G42
OnePlus Nord 5
- Lighter: 193g vs 211g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1849271 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1930 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4817 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the OnePlus Nord 5, the OnePlus Nord 5 scores 28 points higher (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 leads (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 leads (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 leads (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | OnePlus Nord 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 1849271 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 4817 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2800x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $385 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G42 and OnePlus Nord 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Nord 5 leads Nokia G42 by 74.2% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia G42
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (75/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (66/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The OnePlus Nord 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 28 points (67/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the OnePlus Nord 5 — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The OnePlus Nord 5 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The OnePlus Nord 5 leads on performance (75/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users.