Nokia G42 vs Samsung Galaxy A15
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy A15 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A15 leads — 48/100 vs 39/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A15 is faster in AnTuTu (500,722 vs 477,542).
Nokia G42
Samsung Galaxy A15
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 727
- Lighter: 193g vs 200g
- Overall rating 39/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 500722 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2047 vs 1816
- Higher performance (42/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (68/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Samsung Galaxy A15, the Samsung Galaxy A15 scores 9 points higher (48/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 leads (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Samsung Galaxy A15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 500722 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 193 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $200 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A15
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A15
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A15
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nokia G42 and Samsung Galaxy A15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A15 leads Nokia G42 by 4.6% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia G42
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (68/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (66/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Samsung Galaxy A15?
The Samsung Galaxy A15 edges out the Nokia G42 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Samsung Galaxy A15?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Samsung Galaxy A15 — 48/100.
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Samsung Galaxy A15?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A15 is a better fit for everyday use.