Nokia G42 vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; estimated prices are $150 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 39/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 477,542).
Nokia G42
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Cheaper: $150 vs $300
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 32 points higher (71/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (88/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (84/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 2728128 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 2680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 8358 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | — | |
| Price | $150 | $300 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G42 and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Nokia G42 by 82.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $150. Nokia G42 is cheaper by $150.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (88/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (84/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (84/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 32 points (71/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.