Nokia G42 vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads — 52/100 vs 39/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 477,542).
Nokia G42
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (30/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 1816
- Faster charging: 30W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 193g
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 13 points higher (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (63/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 leads (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (63/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 11W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
We compared Nokia G42 and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 III leads Nokia G42 by 57.4% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia G42
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (63/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (90/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably better than the Nokia G42 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Nokia G42 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (63/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.