Nokia G42 vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $150 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 39/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 210g).
Nokia G42
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Lighter: 193g vs 210g
- Cheaper: $150 vs $561
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 47 points higher (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (90/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 4119955 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $150 | $561 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nokia G42 and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Nokia G42 by 88.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $411. Nokia G42 is cheaper by $411.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (81/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (89/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (90/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 47 points (86/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.