Nokia G42 vs Samsung Galaxy A14
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy A14 (2023) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330. Both devices score the same overall rating of 39/100. Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A14 is faster in AnTuTu (607,137 vs 477,542).
Nokia G42
Samsung Galaxy A14
- Faster charging: 20W vs 15W
- Lighter: 193g vs 201g
- Better camera (30/100 vs 16/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 607137 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 952 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1963 vs 1816
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (54/100 vs 44/100)
The Nokia G42 and the Samsung Galaxy A14 received the same MobileRank rating — 39/100. In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 leads (30/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (30/100 vs 16/100). 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 46/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Samsung Galaxy A14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 607137 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 1963 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 67 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 13, One UI 5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 167.7×78.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $200 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A14
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A14
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A14
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G42 and Samsung Galaxy A14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A14 leads Nokia G42 by 21.3% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia G42
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (30/100 vs 16/100).
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 46/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Samsung Galaxy A14?
Both devices scored 39/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Samsung Galaxy A14.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Samsung Galaxy A14?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Samsung Galaxy A14 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Samsung Galaxy A14?
The Nokia G42 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Samsung Galaxy A14?
The Samsung Galaxy A14 leads on performance (47/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Samsung Galaxy A14?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A14 is a better fit for everyday use.