Nokia G42 vs Realme C73
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Realme C73 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme C73 leads — 42/100 vs 39/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C73 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 32 MP; the Realme C73 is faster in AnTuTu (524,785 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C73 doesn't.
Nokia G42
Realme C73
- Faster charging: 20W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 197g
- Better camera (30/100 vs 20/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 524785 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Realme C73, the Realme C73 scores 3 points higher (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 leads (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 leads (60/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme C73 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (60/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Realme C73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 625 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 165.7×76.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | $120 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme C73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nokia G42 and Realme C73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme C73 leads Nokia G42 by 9.0% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia G42
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme C73 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (60/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Realme C73?
The Realme C73 edges out the Nokia G42 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Realme C73?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Realme C73 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Realme C73?
The Nokia G42 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Realme C73?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme C73 is a better fit for everyday use.