Nokia G42 vs Samsung Galaxy S24
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S24 leads — 61/100 vs 39/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S24 is faster in AnTuTu (1,888,350 vs 477,542); the Samsung Galaxy S24 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 193g).
Nokia G42
Samsung Galaxy S24
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 31/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1888350 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 2085 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6507 vs 1816
- Faster charging: 25W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 167g vs 193g
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (82/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Samsung Galaxy S24, the Samsung Galaxy S24 scores 22 points higher (61/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 leads (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 leads (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (82/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Samsung Exynos 2400 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 1888350 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 2085 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 6507 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 158.5×75.9×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 167 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S24
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S24
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S24
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nokia G42 and Samsung Galaxy S24, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S24 leads Nokia G42 by 74.7% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia G42
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (78/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (81/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (82/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 22 points (61/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Samsung Galaxy S24 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 leads on performance (78/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S24 is a better fit for active users.