Nokia G42 vs Oppo A5 (2020)
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Oppo A5 (2020) (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 31/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nokia G42 is faster in AnTuTu (477,542 vs 329,457).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Oppo A5 (2020)
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 1128
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 195g
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Oppo A5 (2020) better?
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Oppo A5 (2020), the Nokia G42 scores 8 points higher (39/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 leads (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 leads (30/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A5 (2020) leads (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Oppo A5 (2020) (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Oppo A5 (2020) (30/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A5 (2020) notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Oppo A5 (2020) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 480 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 163.6×75.4×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Oppo A5 (2020)
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Oppo A5 (2020)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Oppo A5 (2020)
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G42 and Oppo A5 (2020), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia G42 leads Oppo A5 (2020) by 44.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Oppo A5 (2020) (41/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Oppo A5 (2020) (30/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo A5 (2020) 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 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Oppo A5 (2020)?
The Nokia G42 edges out the Oppo A5 (2020) by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Oppo A5 (2020)?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Oppo A5 (2020) — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Oppo A5 (2020)?
The Nokia G42 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Oppo A5 (2020)?
The Nokia G42 leads on performance (41/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Oppo A5 (2020)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Oppo A5 (2020) (66/100 vs 43/100).