Nokia G42 vs Oppo Reno6 Lite
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Oppo Reno6 Lite (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo Reno6 Lite leads — 40/100 vs 39/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nokia G42 is faster in AnTuTu (477,542 vs 320,666); the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo Reno6 Lite doesn't; the Oppo Reno6 Lite is noticeably lighter (175g vs 193g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Oppo Reno6 Lite
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 320666
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 345
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 1065
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Oppo Reno6 Lite better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 20W
- Lighter: 175g vs 193g
- Better camera (31/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Oppo Reno6 Lite, the Oppo Reno6 Lite scores 1 points higher (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 leads (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Oppo Reno6 Lite (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Oppo Reno6 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno6 Lite and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno6 Lite and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno6 Lite notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (74/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Oppo Reno6 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 320666 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 345 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 1065 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 11, ColorOS 11.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 160.3×73.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Oppo Reno6 Lite
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Oppo Reno6 Lite
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Oppo Reno6 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G42 and Oppo Reno6 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia G42 leads Oppo Reno6 Lite by 48.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Oppo Reno6 Lite (41/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Oppo Reno6 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (84/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno6 Lite and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno6 Lite and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno6 Lite notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (74/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Oppo Reno6 Lite?
The Oppo Reno6 Lite edges out the Nokia G42 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Oppo Reno6 Lite?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Oppo Reno6 Lite — 40/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Oppo Reno6 Lite?
The Nokia G42 leads on performance (41/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Oppo Reno6 Lite?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Oppo Reno6 Lite (84/100 vs 44/100).