Nokia G42 vs Sony Xperia 1
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 leads — 55/100 vs 39/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3330); the Sony Xperia 1 is faster in AnTuTu (891,237 vs 477,542); the Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 193g).
Nokia G42
Sony Xperia 1
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3330 mAh
- Faster charging: 20W vs 18W
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 12/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 891237 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 968 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2731 vs 1816
- Lighter: 178g vs 193g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Sony Xperia 1, the Sony Xperia 1 scores 16 points higher (55/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Sony Xperia 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 891237 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3330 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G42 and Sony Xperia 1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 leads Nokia G42 by 46.4% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (100/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (43/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably better than the Nokia G42 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Sony Xperia 1?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Sony Xperia 1 — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Sony Xperia 1 leads on performance (55/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Sony Xperia 1?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.