Nokia G42 vs Realme 14 Pro+
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Realme 14 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3; estimated prices are $150 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 14 Pro+ leads — 59/100 vs 39/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 14 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme 14 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (1,107,631 vs 477,542).
Nokia G42
Realme 14 Pro+
- Cheaper: $150 vs $350
- Overall rating 39/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1107631 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1162 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3315 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 191g vs 193g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Realme 14 Pro+, the Realme 14 Pro+ scores 20 points higher (59/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ leads (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ leads (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Realme 14 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 1107631 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 3315 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | — | |
| 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 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 8.0×None×None mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $150 | $350 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme 14 Pro+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme 14 Pro+
- 6.8" OLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Realme 14 Pro+
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G42 and Realme 14 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme 14 Pro+ leads Nokia G42 by 56.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $200. Nokia G42 is cheaper by $200.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (61/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (85/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (63/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Realme 14 Pro+?
The Realme 14 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 20 points (59/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Realme 14 Pro+?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Realme 14 Pro+ — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Realme 14 Pro+?
The Realme 14 Pro+ leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Realme 14 Pro+?
The Realme 14 Pro+ leads on performance (61/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Realme 14 Pro+?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 14 Pro+ is a better fit for active users.