Nokia G42 vs Sony Xperia 10 II

The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Sony Xperia 10 II (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 33/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nokia G42 is faster in AnTuTu (477,542 vs 329,457); the Sony Xperia 10 II is noticeably lighter (151g vs 193g).

The Nokia G42 edges out the Sony Xperia 10 II by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Performance 41
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 57
Value for money
Sony Xperia 10 II
Performance 24
Display 90
Camera 17
Battery 13
Portability 81
Value for money
What makes Nokia G42 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 20W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Higher performance (41/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (30/100 vs 17/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 13/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 II better?
  • Lighter: 151g vs 193g

  • Better display (90/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (81/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Sony Xperia 10 II, the Nokia G42 scores 6 points higher (39/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 leads (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 leads (30/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 leads (43/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 II significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (30/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (43/100 vs 13/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 II notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (81/100 vs 57/100).

Nokia G42: The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 10 II: The Sony Xperia 10 II is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia G42 Sony Xperia 10 II
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 477542 329457
Geekbench Single 746 321
Geekbench Multi 1816 1128
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.0" OLED
Resolution 720x1612 1080x2520
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 3600 mAh
Charging 20W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 4GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 Android 10.0
Brightness (peak) 560 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm 157.0×69.0×8.2 mm
Weight 193 g 151 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Sony Xperia 10 II
  • Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
17
camera
Display comparison
Nokia G42
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Sony Xperia 10 II
  • 6.0" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: —
90
display
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Sony Xperia 10 II
  • 3600 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
13
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia G42 and Sony Xperia 10 II, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia G42 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
39/100
477542 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 10 II Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
33/100 -44.9%
329457 AnTuTu

Nokia G42 leads Sony Xperia 10 II by 44.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (41/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 II 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 17/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (43/100 vs 13/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 II notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (81/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Sony Xperia 10 II?

The Nokia G42 edges out the Sony Xperia 10 II by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Sony Xperia 10 II?

The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Sony Xperia 10 II — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Sony Xperia 10 II?

The Nokia G42 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 17/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Sony Xperia 10 II?

The Nokia G42 leads on performance (41/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Sony Xperia 10 II?

The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 10 II is a better fit for everyday use.