Nokia G42 vs Redmi K20 Pro

The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Redmi K20 Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; estimated prices are $150 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K20 Pro leads — 46/100 vs 39/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi K20 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (824,513 vs 477,542).

The Redmi K20 Pro edges out the Nokia G42 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Performance 41
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 57
Value for money 54
Redmi K20 Pro
Performance 54
Display 56
Camera 41
Battery 24
Portability 56
Value for money
What makes Nokia G42 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper: $150 vs $350

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better portability (57/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Redmi K20 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 824513 vs 477542
  • Better Geekbench Single: 968 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2731 vs 1816
  • Faster charging: 27W vs 20W
  • Lighter: 191g vs 193g

  • Higher performance (54/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (41/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (56/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Redmi K20 Pro, the Redmi K20 Pro scores 7 points higher (46/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K20 Pro leads (54/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K20 Pro leads (41/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 leads (43/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K20 Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K20 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K20 Pro is a bit better (41/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (43/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Redmi K20 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).

Nokia G42: The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K20 Pro: The Redmi K20 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia G42 Redmi K20 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 477542 824513
Geekbench Single 746 968
Geekbench Multi 1816 2731
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1612 2340x1080
Refresh rate 90 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 20W 27W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 Android 9
Brightness (peak) 560 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm
Weight 193 g 191 g
Price $150 $350
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Redmi K20 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Nokia G42
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Redmi K20 Pro
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
56
display
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Redmi K20 Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia G42 and Redmi K20 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia G42 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
39/100
477542 AnTuTu
Redmi K20 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
46/100 +42.1%
824513 AnTuTu

Redmi K20 Pro leads Nokia G42 by 42.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia G42
$150
Redmi K20 Pro
$350

Price difference: $200. Nokia G42 is cheaper by $200.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K20 Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K20 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K20 Pro is a bit better (41/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (43/100 vs 24/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Redmi K20 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Redmi K20 Pro?

The Redmi K20 Pro edges out the Nokia G42 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Redmi K20 Pro?

The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Redmi K20 Pro — 46/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Redmi K20 Pro?

The Redmi K20 Pro leads on camera score (41/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Redmi K20 Pro?

The Redmi K20 Pro leads on performance (54/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Redmi K20 Pro?

The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K20 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.