Nokia G42 vs Redmi 6A
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Redmi 6A (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 17/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nokia G42 is faster in AnTuTu (477,542 vs 155,362); the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 6A doesn't; the Redmi 6A is noticeably lighter (145g vs 193g).
Nokia G42
Redmi 6A
- Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 145g vs 193g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Redmi 6A, the Nokia G42 scores 22 points higher (39/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 leads (41/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 leads (43/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (41/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Redmi 6A (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Redmi 6A (43/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6A notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (80/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Redmi 6A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 486 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 5.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 147.5×71.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 145 g | |
| Launch price | — | $90 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 6A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 6A
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 6A
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nokia G42 and Redmi 6A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia G42 leads Redmi 6A by 207.4% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia G42
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (41/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Redmi 6A (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Redmi 6A (43/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6A notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (80/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Redmi 6A?
The Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A by 22 points (39/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Redmi 6A?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Redmi 6A — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Redmi 6A?
The Nokia G42 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Redmi 6A?
The Nokia G42 leads on performance (41/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Redmi 6A?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 6A is a better fit for everyday use.