Nokia G42 vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $150 and $2899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads — 69/100 vs 39/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is faster in AnTuTu (2,926,532 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 309g).
Nokia G42
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Lighter: 193g vs 309g
- Cheaper: $150 vs $2899
- Better portability (57/100 vs 20/100)
- Better value for money (54/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (70/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 30 points higher (69/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G42 leads (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (70/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (57/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 2926532 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2160x1584 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| 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 | 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 309 g | |
| Price | $150 | $2899 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 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 TriFold
- 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nokia G42 and Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads Nokia G42 by 83.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $2749. Nokia G42 is cheaper by $2749.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (70/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (63/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (57/100 vs 20/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 30 points (69/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.