Nokia G42 vs Oppo F9 Pro
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Oppo F9 Pro (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 25/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Nokia G42 is faster in AnTuTu (477,542 vs 232,802); the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo F9 Pro doesn't; the Oppo F9 Pro is noticeably lighter (169g vs 193g).
Nokia G42
Oppo F9 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 232802
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 17/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 12/100)
- Lighter: 169g vs 193g
- Better display (58/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Oppo F9 Pro, the Nokia G42 scores 14 points higher (39/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 leads (41/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 leads (30/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Oppo F9 Pro (41/100 vs 17/100). In the "display" category, the Oppo F9 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (30/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 Pro (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo F9 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (78/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Oppo F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 232802 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); ColorOS 5.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 156.7×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 169 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Oppo F9 Pro
- Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 25MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Oppo F9 Pro
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Oppo F9 Pro
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G42 and Oppo F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia G42 leads Oppo F9 Pro by 105.1% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Oppo F9 Pro (41/100 vs 17/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Oppo F9 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (30/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 Pro (43/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo F9 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (78/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Oppo F9 Pro?
The Nokia G42 is noticeably better than the Oppo F9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Oppo F9 Pro?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Oppo F9 Pro — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Oppo F9 Pro?
The Nokia G42 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Oppo F9 Pro?
The Nokia G42 leads on performance (41/100 vs 17/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Oppo F9 Pro?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Oppo F9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.