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).

The Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A by 22 points (39/100 vs 17/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Performance 41
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 57
Value for money
Redmi 6A
Performance 10
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 80
Value for money 18
What makes Nokia G42 better?
  • 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)
What makes Redmi 6A better?
  • Lighter: 145g vs 193g

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

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).

Nokia G42: The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi 6A: The Redmi 6A is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Redmi 6A
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Nokia G42
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Redmi 6A
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Redmi 6A
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia G42 and Redmi 6A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia G42 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
39/100
477542 AnTuTu
Redmi 6A MediaTek Helio A22
17/100 -207.4%
155362 AnTuTu

Nokia G42 leads Redmi 6A by 207.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia G42
Price unknown
Redmi 6A
$90
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.