Nokia G42 vs Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro leads — 65/100 vs 39/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,484,077 vs 477,542).
Nokia G42
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
- Lighter: 193g vs 201g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 47/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1484077 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1693 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4384 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro scores 26 points higher (65/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro leads (70/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro leads (63/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (70/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (63/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Tecno Phantom X2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 1484077 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 4384 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 12, HIOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 164.6×72.7×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G42 and Tecno Phantom X2 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro leads Nokia G42 by 67.8% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (70/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (79/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (63/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?
The Tecno Phantom X2 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 26 points (65/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?
The Tecno Phantom X2 Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?
The Tecno Phantom X2 Pro leads on performance (70/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is a better fit for active users.