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).

The Redmi Note 10S edges out the Nokia G42 by just 6 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
Redmi Note 10S
Performance 41
Display 51
Camera 39
Battery 52
Portability 68
Value for money 42
What makes Nokia G42 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 673
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz

  • Overall rating 39/100
What makes Redmi Note 10S better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Nokia G42: The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Note 10S: The Redmi Note 10S is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Redmi Note 10S
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 13MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Nokia G42
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Redmi Note 10S
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
51
display
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Redmi Note 10S
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia G42 and Redmi Note 10S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia G42 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
39/100
477542 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 10S MediaTek Helio G95
45/100 +10.7%
534895 AnTuTu

Redmi Note 10S leads Nokia G42 by 10.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia G42
Price unknown
Redmi Note 10S
$250
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.