Nokia G42 vs Realme 9 Pro Plus
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 9 Pro Plus leads — 46/100 vs 39/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Realme 9 Pro Plus is faster in AnTuTu (750,481 vs 477,542).
Nokia G42
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 750481 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 936 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 1816
- Faster charging: 33W vs 20W
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Realme 9 Pro Plus, the Realme 9 Pro Plus scores 7 points higher (46/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus leads (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (69/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Realme 9 Pro Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 193 g | — | |
| Price | $150 | — |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G42 and Realme 9 Pro Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme 9 Pro Plus leads Nokia G42 by 36.4% in our overall performance rating.
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (69/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus edges out the Nokia G42 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Realme 9 Pro Plus — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus leads on performance (51/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use.