Nokia G42 vs Oppo A9 (2020)
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Oppo A9 (2020) (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 37/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nokia G42 is faster in AnTuTu (477,542 vs 329,457); the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A9 (2020) doesn't.
Nokia G42
Oppo A9 (2020)
- Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 1128
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 195g
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Oppo A9 (2020), the Nokia G42 scores 2 points higher (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 leads (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A9 (2020) leads (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Oppo A9 (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 Oppo A9 (2020) and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A9 (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).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Oppo A9 (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 | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 163.6×75.6×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Oppo A9 (2020)
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Oppo A9 (2020)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Oppo A9 (2020)
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nokia G42 and Oppo A9 (2020), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia G42 leads Oppo A9 (2020) by 44.9% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Oppo A9 (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 Oppo A9 (2020) and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo A9 (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).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Oppo A9 (2020)?
The Nokia G42 edges out the Oppo A9 (2020) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Oppo A9 (2020)?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Oppo A9 (2020) — 37/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Oppo A9 (2020)?
The Nokia G42 leads on performance (41/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Oppo A9 (2020)?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Oppo A9 (2020) is a better fit for everyday use.