Nokia G42 vs Redmi Note 9S
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. Both devices score the same overall rating of 39/100. Key differences: the Redmi Note 9S has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi Note 9S is faster in AnTuTu (514,398 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't; the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 210g).
Nokia G42
Redmi Note 9S
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 1762
- Faster charging: 20W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 210g
- Better display (44/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 514398 vs 477542
- Bigger battery: 5020 vs 5000 mAh
- Better camera (34/100 vs 30/100)
The Nokia G42 and the Redmi Note 9S received the same MobileRank rating — 39/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9S and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Redmi Note 9S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $200 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G42 and Redmi Note 9S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Note 9S leads Nokia G42 by 7.2% 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 Nokia G42 and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9S and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Redmi Note 9S?
Both devices scored 39/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Redmi Note 9S.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Redmi Note 9S?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Redmi Note 9S — 39/100.
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Redmi Note 9S?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for everyday use.