Nokia G42 vs Sony Xperia Ace III
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Sony Xperia Ace III (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 35/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nokia G42 is faster in AnTuTu (477,542 vs 435,710); the Sony Xperia Ace III is noticeably lighter (162g vs 193g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Sony Xperia Ace III
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 1597
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Ace III better?
- Lighter: 162g vs 193g
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Sony Xperia Ace III, the Nokia G42 scores 4 points higher (39/100 vs 35/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 and the Sony Xperia Ace III are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 and the Sony Xperia Ace III are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (72/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Sony Xperia Ace III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 435710 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 689 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 1597 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 5.5" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1496 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 140.0×69.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia Ace III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Sony Xperia Ace III
- 5.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1496
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia Ace III
- 4500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G42 and Sony Xperia Ace III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia G42 leads Sony Xperia Ace III by 9.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 and the Sony Xperia Ace III are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 and the Sony Xperia Ace III are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (72/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Sony Xperia Ace III?
The Nokia G42 edges out the Sony Xperia Ace III by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Sony Xperia Ace III?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Sony Xperia Ace III — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Sony Xperia Ace III?
The Nokia G42 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Sony Xperia Ace III?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Nokia G42 (30/100 vs 10/100).