Nokia G42 vs Redmi Note 13R
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Redmi Note 13R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 13R leads — 45/100 vs 39/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 13R has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 5000).
Nokia G42
Redmi Note 13R
- Lighter: 193g vs 205g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
- Bigger battery: 5030 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Redmi Note 13R, the Redmi Note 13R scores 6 points higher (45/100 vs 39/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 13R notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Redmi Note 13R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5030 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 14, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 13R
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Note 13R
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 13R
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 13R notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (66/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Redmi Note 13R?
The Redmi Note 13R 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 13R?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Redmi Note 13R — 45/100.
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Redmi Note 13R?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.