Nokia G42 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 66/100 vs 39/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,856,499 vs 477,542); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 193g).
Nokia G42
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 31/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2856499 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 1816
- Faster charging: 25W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 162g vs 193g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 27 points higher (66/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 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 S26 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 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 S26 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (89/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 2856499 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2340x1080 | |
| 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 | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nokia G42 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Nokia G42 by 83.3% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia G42
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (90/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (81/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 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 S26 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (89/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 27 points (66/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (90/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.