Nokia G42 vs Realme Neo7 Turbo
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Realme Neo7 Turbo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e; estimated prices are $150 and $270. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads — 70/100 vs 39/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 Turbo has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the Realme Neo7 Turbo is faster in AnTuTu (2,502,910 vs 477,542).
Nokia G42
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- Lighter: 193g vs 205g
- Cheaper: $150 vs $270
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2502910 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Realme Neo7 Turbo, the Realme Neo7 Turbo scores 31 points higher (70/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (88/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Realme Neo7 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 2502910 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 2233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 7478 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1280x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 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 | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 162.4×76.1×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 205 g | |
| Price | $150 | $270 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nokia G42 and Realme Neo7 Turbo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo7 Turbo leads Nokia G42 by 80.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $120. Nokia G42 is cheaper by $120.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (84/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (84/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (88/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 31 points (70/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Realme Neo7 Turbo — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo leads on performance (84/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme Neo7 Turbo is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.