Nokia G42 vs Oppo A55s 5G
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Oppo A55s 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 33/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nokia G42 is faster in AnTuTu (477,542 vs 435,710); the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A55s 5G doesn't; the Oppo A55s 5G is noticeably lighter (178g vs 193g).
Nokia G42
Oppo A55s 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 1597
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 193g
- Better display (54/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Oppo A55s 5G, the Nokia G42 scores 6 points higher (39/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 leads (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 and the Oppo A55s 5G are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Oppo A55s 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Oppo A55s 5G (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A55s 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Oppo A55s 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 435710 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 689 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 1597 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 162.1×74.7×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Oppo A55s 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Oppo A55s 5G
- 6.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Oppo A55s 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nokia G42 and Oppo A55s 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia G42 leads Oppo A55s 5G by 9.6% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 and the Oppo A55s 5G are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Oppo A55s 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Oppo A55s 5G (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A55s 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Oppo A55s 5G?
The Nokia G42 edges out the Oppo A55s 5G by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Oppo A55s 5G?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Oppo A55s 5G — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Oppo A55s 5G?
The Nokia G42 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Oppo A55s 5G?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Oppo A55s 5G is a better fit for everyday use.