Nokia G42 vs Samsung Galaxy A07
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy A07 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A07 leads — 41/100 vs 39/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A07 is faster in AnTuTu (533,135 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A07 doesn't.
Nokia G42
Samsung Galaxy A07
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 727
- Better display (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 533135 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2047 vs 1816
- Faster charging: 25W vs 20W
- Lighter: 184g vs 193g
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Samsung Galaxy A07, the Samsung Galaxy A07 scores 2 points higher (41/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 and the Samsung Galaxy A07 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Samsung Galaxy A07 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 533135 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 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 / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 167.4×77.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | — | $120 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A07
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A07
- 6.7" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A07
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G42 and Samsung Galaxy A07, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A07 leads Nokia G42 by 10.4% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia G42
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 and the Samsung Galaxy A07 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Samsung Galaxy A07?
The Samsung Galaxy A07 edges out the Nokia G42 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Samsung Galaxy A07?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Samsung Galaxy A07 — 41/100.
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Samsung Galaxy A07?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A07 is a better fit for everyday use.