Nokia G42 vs OPPO Reno16 Pro
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the OPPO Reno16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 39/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 Pro has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the OPPO Reno16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 477,542).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
OPPO Reno16 Pro
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 193g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the OPPO Reno16 Pro, the OPPO Reno16 Pro scores 44 points higher (83/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (82/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (82/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (95/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (94/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G42 | OPPO Reno16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 3079298 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6700 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | $600 |
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G42 and OPPO Reno16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno16 Pro leads Nokia G42 by 84.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia G42
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (82/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (95/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (94/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (66/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 44 points (83/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the OPPO Reno16 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.