Nokia G42 vs Realme GT7 (China)
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Realme GT7 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 (China) leads — 71/100 vs 39/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 (China) has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the Realme GT7 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (2,835,794 vs 477,542).
Nokia G42
Realme GT7 (China)
- Lighter: 193g vs 203g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2835794 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Realme GT7 (China), the Realme GT7 (China) scores 32 points higher (71/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Realme GT7 (China) are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Realme GT7 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 2835794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1280x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 162.4×76.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 203 g | |
| Price | $150 | — |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT7 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme GT7 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT7 (China)
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G42 and Realme GT7 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 (China) leads Nokia G42 by 83.2% in our overall performance rating.
Realme GT7 (China)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (89/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (72/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Realme GT7 (China) are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 32 points (71/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Realme GT7 (China) — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Realme GT7 (China) leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Realme GT7 (China) leads on performance (89/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.