Nokia G42 vs Oppo Reno9 Pro
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Oppo Reno9 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo Reno9 Pro leads — 56/100 vs 39/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Oppo Reno9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,092,605 vs 477,542); the Oppo Reno9 Pro is noticeably lighter (174g vs 193g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Oppo Reno9 Pro
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Oppo Reno9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1092605 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1139 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3842 vs 1816
- Faster charging: 67W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 174g vs 193g
- Higher performance (62/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Oppo Reno9 Pro, the Oppo Reno9 Pro scores 17 points higher (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Oppo Reno9 Pro leads (62/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno9 Pro leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Oppo Reno9 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (62/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Oppo Reno9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno9 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 and the Oppo Reno9 Pro are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno9 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (83/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Oppo Reno9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 1092605 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1139 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 3842 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 13, ColorOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 950 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 162.3×74.2×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 174 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Oppo Reno9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Oppo Reno9 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Oppo Reno9 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G42 and Oppo Reno9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Oppo Reno9 Pro leads Nokia G42 by 56.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Oppo Reno9 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (62/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Oppo Reno9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (80/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno9 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 and the Oppo Reno9 Pro are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno9 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (83/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Oppo Reno9 Pro?
The Oppo Reno9 Pro is noticeably better than the Nokia G42 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Oppo Reno9 Pro?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Oppo Reno9 Pro — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Oppo Reno9 Pro?
The Oppo Reno9 Pro leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Oppo Reno9 Pro?
The Oppo Reno9 Pro leads on performance (62/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Oppo Reno9 Pro?
The Oppo Reno9 Pro is a better fit for active users.