Nokia G42 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $150 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads — 61/100 vs 25/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 215g).
Nokia G42
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
- Lighter: 193g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $150 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 25/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 1816
- Faster charging: 25W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 scores 36 points higher (61/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (76/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 leads (36/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G42 leads (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (76/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (36/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (58/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (100/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 3065623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 2910 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 9174 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2184x1968 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 145 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $150 | $1999 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nokia G42 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads Nokia G42 by 84.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1849. Nokia G42 is cheaper by $1849.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (67/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (76/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (36/100 vs 25/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (58/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (100/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 36 points (61/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on performance (67/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for active users.