Nokia G42 vs Oppo A53s
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Oppo A53s (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 26/100 (a 13-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 A53s doesn't.
Nokia G42
Oppo A53s
- 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 10/100)
- Lighter: 186g vs 193g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Oppo A53s, the Nokia G42 scores 13 points higher (39/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 leads (41/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Oppo A53s (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 A53s (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Oppo A53s is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Oppo A53s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 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 | — | — |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Oppo A53s
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Oppo A53s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Oppo A53s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G42 and Oppo A53s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia G42 leads Oppo A53s by 89.9% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Oppo A53s (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 A53s (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A53s is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Oppo A53s?
The Nokia G42 is noticeably better than the Oppo A53s — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Oppo A53s?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Oppo A53s — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Oppo A53s?
The Nokia G42 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Oppo A53s?
The Nokia G42 leads on performance (41/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Oppo A53s?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Oppo A53s is a better fit for everyday use.