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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads — 50/100 vs 39/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A26 is faster in AnTuTu (754,064 vs 477,542).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Samsung Galaxy A26
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 200g
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 754064 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1008 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2710 vs 1816
- Faster charging: 25W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (52/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Samsung Galaxy A26 scores 11 points higher (50/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 754064 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 2710 | |
| 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 | 4GB / 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 | 1000 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $250 |
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G42 and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A26 leads Nokia G42 by 36.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia G42
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (79/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 is noticeably better than the Nokia G42 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 50/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 leads on performance (52/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Samsung Galaxy A26 (79/100 vs 44/100).