Nokia G42 vs Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (2023) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G leads — 44/100 vs 39/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G is faster in AnTuTu (607,137 vs 477,542).
Nokia G42
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
- Faster charging: 20W vs 15W
- Lighter: 193g vs 206g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 607137 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 952 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1963 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (54/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G scores 5 points higher (44/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (57/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Samsung Galaxy M14 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2408x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 15W | |
| 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 166.8×77.2×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $179 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G42 and Samsung Galaxy M14 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G leads Nokia G42 by 21.3% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia G42
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (57/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy M14 5G edges out the Nokia G42 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G — 44/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy M14 5G leads on performance (47/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M14 5G is a better fit for everyday use.