Nokia G42 vs Sony Xperia Pro-I

The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia Pro-I leads — 50/100 vs 39/100 (a 11-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 Pro-I is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 211g).

The Sony Xperia Pro-I is noticeably better than the Nokia G42 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Performance 41
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 57
Value for money
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Performance 63
Display 90
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 43
Value for money 4
What makes Nokia G42 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 193g vs 211g

  • Better camera (30/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (57/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
  • 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

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Sony Xperia Pro-I scores 11 points higher (50/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I 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 Pro-I notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (63/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I 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 is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).

Nokia G42: The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia Pro-I: The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia G42 Sony Xperia Pro-I
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
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 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 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm
Weight 193 g 211 g
Launch price $1799
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Display comparison
Nokia G42
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia G42 and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia G42 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
39/100
477542 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia Pro-I Snapdragon 888
50/100 +57.4%
1119714 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia Pro-I leads Nokia G42 by 57.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia G42
Price unknown
Sony Xperia Pro-I
$1799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (63/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I 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 is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Sony Xperia Pro-I is noticeably better than the Nokia G42 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Nokia G42 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Sony Xperia Pro-I leads on performance (63/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.