Nokia G42 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 39/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 477,542).
Nokia G42
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 200g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1816
- Faster charging: 30W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 38 points higher (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1499 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nokia G42 and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Nokia G42 by 87.6% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia G42
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (97/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (80/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (69/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 38 points (77/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.