Nokia G42 vs Redmi K100 Pro

The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 94/100 vs 39/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 477,542).

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 55 points (94/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Performance 41
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 57
Value for money 54
Redmi K100 Pro
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability
Value for money
What makes Nokia G42 better?

  • Overall rating 39/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 477542
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1816
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 2560Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Redmi K100 Pro, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 55 points higher (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (95/100 vs 43/100).

Nokia G42: The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K100 Pro: The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia G42 Redmi K100 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 477542 3942923
Geekbench Single 746 3640
Geekbench Multi 1816 11033
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1612 1200x2608
Refresh rate 90 Hz 2560 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 20W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 560 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 193 g
Price $150
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Redmi K100 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Nokia G42
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2560 Hz
91
display
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia G42 and Redmi K100 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia G42 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
39/100
477542 AnTuTu
Redmi K100 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
94/100 +87.9%
3942923 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro leads Nokia G42 by 87.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia G42
$150
Redmi K100 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (98/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (91/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (90/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (95/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 55 points (94/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Redmi K100 Pro — 94/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Redmi K100 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.