Nokia G42 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 73/100 vs 39/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 477,542); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is thinner (4.5mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 193g vs 201g
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1816
- Faster charging: 45W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 34 points higher (73/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (74/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 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 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G42 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Nokia G42 by 85.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia G42
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (96/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (80/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (50/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (74/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 34 points (73/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.