Nokia G42 vs Redmi K90
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $150 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 39/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 477,542).
Nokia G42
Redmi K90
- Lighter: 193g vs 206g
- Cheaper: $150 vs $401
- Better portability (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 44/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 37 points higher (76/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 leads (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (90/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 3088357 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 206 g | |
| Price | $150 | $401 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G42 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Nokia G42 by 84.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $251. Nokia G42 is cheaper by $251.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (82/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (58/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (72/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (90/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 37 points (76/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Redmi K90?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Redmi K90?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.