Nokia G42 vs Oppo Reno8 (China)
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Oppo Reno8 (China) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo Reno8 (China) leads — 53/100 vs 39/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Oppo Reno8 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (954,090 vs 477,542).
Nokia G42
Oppo Reno8 (China)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Overall rating 39/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 954090 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1114 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 1816
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Lighter: 179g vs 193g
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (75/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Oppo Reno8 (China), the Oppo Reno8 (China) scores 14 points higher (53/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) leads (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (69/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (75/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Oppo Reno8 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 954090 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 12, ColorOS 12.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 160.6×73.4×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Oppo Reno8 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Oppo Reno8 (China)
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Oppo Reno8 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G42 and Oppo Reno8 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Oppo Reno8 (China) leads Nokia G42 by 49.9% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (58/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (69/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (75/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Oppo Reno8 (China)?
The Oppo Reno8 (China) is noticeably better than the Nokia G42 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Oppo Reno8 (China)?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Oppo Reno8 (China) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Oppo Reno8 (China)?
The Oppo Reno8 (China) leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Oppo Reno8 (China)?
The Oppo Reno8 (China) leads on performance (58/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Oppo Reno8 (China)?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Oppo Reno8 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.