Nokia G42 vs Oppo A53

The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Oppo A53 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 27/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nokia G42 is faster in AnTuTu (477,542 vs 251,428); the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A53 doesn't.

The Nokia G42 is noticeably better than the Oppo A53 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Performance 41
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 57
Value for money
Oppo A53
Performance 18
Display 44
Camera 13
Battery 43
Portability 63
Value for money
What makes Nokia G42 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 251428
  • Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 272
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 992
  • Faster charging: 20W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (41/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better camera (30/100 vs 13/100)
What makes Oppo A53 better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 193g

  • Better portability (63/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Oppo A53, the Nokia G42 scores 12 points higher (39/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 leads (41/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 leads (30/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Oppo A53 (41/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100. In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Oppo A53 (30/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Oppo A53 is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).

Nokia G42: The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.
Oppo A53: The Oppo A53 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia G42 Oppo A53
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
AnTuTu 477542 251428
Geekbench Single 746 272
Geekbench Multi 1816 992
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1612 720x1600
Refresh rate 90 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 20W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 Android 10, ColorOS 7.2
Brightness (peak) 560 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm 163.9×75.1×8.4 mm
Weight 193 g 186 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Oppo A53
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 16MP
13
camera
Display comparison
Nokia G42
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Oppo A53
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Oppo A53
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia G42 and Oppo A53, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia G42 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
39/100
477542 AnTuTu
Oppo A53 Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
27/100 -89.9%
251428 AnTuTu

Nokia G42 leads Oppo A53 by 89.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Oppo A53 (41/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Oppo A53 (30/100 vs 13/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.

portability

In the "portability" category, the Oppo A53 is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Oppo A53?

The Nokia G42 is noticeably better than the Oppo A53 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Oppo A53?

The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Oppo A53 — 27/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Oppo A53?

The Nokia G42 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 13/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Oppo A53?

The Nokia G42 leads on performance (41/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Oppo A53?

The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Oppo A53 is a better fit for everyday use.