Nokia G42 vs Redmi 17C
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 33/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17C has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nokia G42 is faster in AnTuTu (477,542 vs 358,383); the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't.
Nokia G42
Redmi 17C
- Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 20W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 206g
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 53/100)
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Redmi 17C, the Nokia G42 scores 6 points higher (39/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 leads (41/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C leads (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (41/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi 17C is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Redmi 17C are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Redmi 17C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 193 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $100 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nokia G42 and Redmi 17C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia G42 leads Redmi 17C by 33.2% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia G42
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (41/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi 17C is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Redmi 17C are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Redmi 17C?
The Nokia G42 edges out the Redmi 17C by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Redmi 17C?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Redmi 17C — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Redmi 17C?
The Nokia G42 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Redmi 17C?
The Nokia G42 leads on performance (41/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Redmi 17C?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 17C is a better fit for everyday use.