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 (535,127 vs 477,542).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Redmi Note 10S
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 672
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes Redmi Note 10S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 535127 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1908 vs 1816
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 193g
- Higher performance (42/100 vs 41/100)
- 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, the Redmi Note 10S and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Redmi Note 10S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Helio G95 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 535127 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 672 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 1908 | |
| 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/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 10S
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Note 10S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 10S
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G42 and Redmi Note 10S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Note 10S leads Nokia G42 by 10.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia G42
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 10S and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 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?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Redmi Note 10S (68/100 vs 57/100).