Nokia G42 vs Redmi 17
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Redmi 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi 17 leads — 51/100 vs 39/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (652,054 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 215g).
Nokia G42
Redmi 17
- Lighter: 193g vs 215g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 652054 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 943 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2410 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (49/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (75/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Redmi 17, the Redmi 17 scores 12 points higher (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17 leads (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi 17 is a bit better (49/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi 17 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (75/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Redmi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 652054 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 943 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 2410 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2460x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 193 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $199 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 17
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 17
- 6.9" LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 17
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nokia G42 and Redmi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi 17 leads Nokia G42 by 26.8% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia G42
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi 17 is a bit better (49/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi 17 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (75/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (68/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Redmi 17?
The Redmi 17 is noticeably better than the Nokia G42 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Redmi 17?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Redmi 17 — 51/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Redmi 17?
The Redmi 17 leads on performance (49/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Redmi 17?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 17 is a better fit for everyday use.