Nokia G42 vs Redmi Note 10S
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Redmi Note 10S (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 10S leads — 45/100 vs 39/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi Note 10S is faster in AnTuTu (534,895 vs 477,542).
Nokia G42
Redmi Note 10S
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 673
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Overall rating 39/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 534895 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1881 vs 1816
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 193g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (51/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Redmi Note 10S, the Redmi Note 10S scores 6 points higher (45/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 10S is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 10S is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 10S is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10S is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Redmi Note 10S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Helio G95 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 534895 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 673 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 1881 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | — | $250 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 10S
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Note 10S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 10S
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G42 and Redmi Note 10S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Note 10S leads Nokia G42 by 10.7% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia G42
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 10S is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 10S is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 10S is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10S is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Redmi Note 10S?
The Redmi Note 10S edges out the Nokia G42 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Redmi Note 10S?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Redmi Note 10S — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Redmi Note 10S?
The Redmi Note 10S leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Redmi Note 10S?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 10S is a better fit for everyday use.