Nokia G42 vs Samsung Galaxy A50
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy A50 (2019) runs on the Exynos 9610. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 31/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 25 MP; the Nokia G42 is faster in AnTuTu (477,542 vs 365,008); the Samsung Galaxy A50 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 193g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Samsung Galaxy A50
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 365008
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 1021
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 25MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 22/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A50 better?
- Lighter: 166g vs 193g
- Better display (51/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Samsung Galaxy A50, the Nokia G42 scores 8 points higher (39/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 leads (41/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 leads (43/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (41/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (30/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (43/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (83/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Samsung Galaxy A50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Exynos 9610 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 365008 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 1021 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 25 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 158.5×74.7×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 166 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A50
- Main: 25MP
- Front: 25MP
Display comparison
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A50
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A50
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G42 and Samsung Galaxy A50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia G42 leads Samsung Galaxy A50 by 30.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia G42
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (41/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (30/100 vs 22/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (43/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (83/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Samsung Galaxy A50?
The Nokia G42 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A50 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Samsung Galaxy A50?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Samsung Galaxy A50 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Samsung Galaxy A50?
The Nokia G42 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 22/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Samsung Galaxy A50?
The Nokia G42 leads on performance (41/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Samsung Galaxy A50?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Samsung Galaxy A50 (83/100 vs 57/100).