Nokia G42 vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; estimated prices are $150 and $182. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads — 32/100 vs 25/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A26 is faster in AnTuTu (749,719 vs 477,542).
Nokia G42
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Lighter: 193g vs 200g
- Cheaper: $150 vs $182
- Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 749719 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1008 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2758 vs 1816
- Faster charging: 25W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (29/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Samsung Galaxy A26 scores 7 points higher (32/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G42 and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 749719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 2758 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $150 | $182 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G42 and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A26 leads Nokia G42 by 36.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $32. Nokia G42 is cheaper by $32.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G42 and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 edges out the Nokia G42 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 leads on camera score (29/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.