Nokia G42 vs Realme 3
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Realme 3 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 24/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4230); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nokia G42 is faster in AnTuTu (477,542 vs 314,537); the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 3 doesn't; the Realme 3 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 193g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Realme 3
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4230 mAh
- Faster charging: 20W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Realme 3 better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 193g
- Better portability (71/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Realme 3, the Nokia G42 scores 15 points higher (39/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 leads (41/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 leads (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 leads (43/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Realme 3 (41/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Realme 3 (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Realme 3 (43/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 3 is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Realme 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 314537 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1520 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4230 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 156.1×75.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme 3
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme 3
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Realme 3
- 4230 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G42 and Realme 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia G42 leads Realme 3 by 51.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Realme 3 (41/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Realme 3 (30/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Realme 3 (43/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 3 is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Realme 3?
The Nokia G42 is noticeably better than the Realme 3 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Realme 3?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Realme 3 — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Realme 3?
The Nokia G42 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Realme 3?
The Nokia G42 leads on performance (41/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Realme 3?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Nokia G42 (41/100 vs 20/100).