Nokia G42 vs Realme P4x
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Realme P4x (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme P4x leads — 52/100 vs 39/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Realme P4x has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme P4x is faster in AnTuTu (876,440 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme P4x doesn't; the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Realme P4x
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 208g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme P4x better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 876440 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1050 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2939 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (56/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (76/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Realme P4x, the Realme P4x scores 13 points higher (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme P4x leads (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme P4x leads (60/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme P4x notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Realme P4x significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (76/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Realme P4x notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (60/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Realme P4x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 876440 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 2939 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 165.9×76.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $190 |
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme P4x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme P4x
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Realme P4x
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G42 and Realme P4x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme P4x leads Nokia G42 by 45.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia G42
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme P4x notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (56/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme P4x significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (76/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme P4x notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (60/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Realme P4x?
The Realme P4x is noticeably better than the Nokia G42 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Realme P4x?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Realme P4x — 52/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Realme P4x?
The Realme P4x leads on performance (56/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Realme P4x?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Realme P4x (76/100 vs 44/100).