Nokia G42 vs OPPO Reno 16 Pro
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the OPPO Reno 16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; estimated prices are $150 and $661. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 39/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 477,542).
Nokia G42
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- Cheaper: $150 vs $661
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the OPPO Reno 16 Pro, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro scores 47 points higher (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (94/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the OPPO Reno 16 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (84/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | OPPO Reno 16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 3079298 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 2680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 8358 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2772x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | — | |
| Price | $150 | $661 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nokia G42 and OPPO Reno 16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads Nokia G42 by 84.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $511. Nokia G42 is cheaper by $511.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (89/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (84/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (94/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the OPPO Reno 16 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (84/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the OPPO Reno 16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 47 points (86/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the OPPO Reno 16 Pro?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the OPPO Reno 16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the OPPO Reno 16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the OPPO Reno 16 Pro?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.