Nokia G42 vs Realme C30s
Comparing the Nokia G42 (2023) and the Realme C30s (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 36/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C30s doesn't.
Nokia G42
Realme C30s
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 39/100)
- Lighter: 186g vs 193g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Realme C30s, the Nokia G42 scores 3 points higher (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C30s leads (66/100 vs 43/100). 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 C30s (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C30s notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C30s is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Realme C30s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | — | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 12, Realme UI Go | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 164.2×75.7×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme C30s
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme C30s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Realme C30s
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
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 C30s (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C30s notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (66/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C30s is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Realme C30s?
The Nokia G42 edges out the Realme C30s by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Realme C30s?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Realme C30s — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Realme C30s?
The Nokia G42 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Realme C30s?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme C30s is a better fit for everyday use.