Nokia G42 vs Realme V23i
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 35/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Realme V23i is faster in AnTuTu (515,647 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V23i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Realme V23i
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 1736
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Realme V23i better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 515647 vs 477542
- Lighter: 185g vs 193g
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Realme V23i, the Nokia G42 scores 4 points higher (39/100 vs 35/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 and the Realme V23i are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100). 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 V23i (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V23i is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Realme V23i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G42 and Realme V23i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme V23i leads Nokia G42 by 7.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 and the Realme V23i are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).
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 V23i (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme V23i is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Realme V23i?
The Nokia G42 edges out the Realme V23i by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Realme V23i?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Realme V23i — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Realme V23i?
The Nokia G42 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Realme V23i?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Nokia G42 (30/100 vs 10/100).