Nokia G42 vs Samsung Galaxy A04
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc; estimated prices are $150 and $135. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 25/100 vs 19/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't.
Nokia G42
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 193g
- Cheaper: $135 vs $150
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Samsung Galaxy A04, the Nokia G42 scores 6 points higher (25/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100. In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Samsung Galaxy A04 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 12, One UI Core 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $150 | $135 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 6.5" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $15. Samsung Galaxy A04 is cheaper by $15.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Nokia G42 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A04 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy A04 — 19/100.
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.