Nokia G42 vs Samsung Galaxy A05
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy A05 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; estimated prices are $150 and $89. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 33/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 is faster in AnTuTu (477,542 vs 346,495); the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A05 doesn't.
Nokia G42
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 1364
- Lighter: 193g vs 195g
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 53/100)
- Better value for money (54/100 vs 50/100)
- Faster charging: 25W vs 20W
- Cheaper: $89 vs $150
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Samsung Galaxy A05, the Nokia G42 scores 6 points higher (39/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 leads (41/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (41/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Samsung Galaxy A05 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G42 and the Samsung Galaxy A05 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Samsung Galaxy A05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 168.8×78.2×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 195 g | |
| Price | $150 | $89 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G42 and Samsung Galaxy A05, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia G42 leads Samsung Galaxy A05 by 37.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $61. Samsung Galaxy A05 is cheaper by $61.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (41/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Samsung Galaxy A05 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G42 and the Samsung Galaxy A05 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Nokia G42 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A05 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 A05?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Samsung Galaxy A05 — 33/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Nokia G42 leads on performance (41/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A05 is a better fit for everyday use.