Nokia G42 vs Realme 12
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Realme 12 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+; estimated prices are $150 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 12 leads — 47/100 vs 39/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Realme 12 is faster in AnTuTu (513,809 vs 477,542).
Nokia G42
Realme 12
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 689
- Cheaper: $150 vs $200
- Overall rating 39/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 513809 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1884 vs 1816
- Faster charging: 45W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 193g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Realme 12, the Realme 12 scores 8 points higher (47/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 leads (41/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "display" category, the Realme 12 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 is a bit better (41/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Realme 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 513809 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 689 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 1884 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 163.0×75.5×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 188 g | |
| Price | $150 | $200 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme 12
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.75
- Front: 16MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme 12
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Realme 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G42 and Realme 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme 12 leads Nokia G42 by 7.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $50. Nokia G42 is cheaper by $50.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 12 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (66/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 is a bit better (41/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Realme 12?
The Realme 12 edges out the Nokia G42 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Realme 12?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Realme 12 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Realme 12?
The Realme 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Realme 12?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 12 is a better fit for everyday use.