Nokia G42 vs Redmi Note 17
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 17 leads — 51/100 vs 39/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi Note 17 is faster in AnTuTu (600,942 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 225g).
Nokia G42
Redmi Note 17
- Lighter: 193g vs 225g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 600942 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 930 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2210 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Redmi Note 17, the Redmi Note 17 scores 12 points higher (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 leads (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 17 is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (57/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Redmi Note 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 600942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 2210 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 7.0" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2396 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $185 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nokia G42 and Redmi Note 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Note 17 leads Nokia G42 by 20.5% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia G42
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 17 is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (78/100 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 17 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (75/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (57/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Redmi Note 17?
The Redmi Note 17 is noticeably better than the Nokia G42 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Redmi Note 17?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Redmi Note 17 — 51/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Redmi Note 17?
The Redmi Note 17 leads on performance (47/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Redmi Note 17?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for those who care about battery life.