Nokia G42 vs Tecno Spark Go 2
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Tecno Spark Go 2 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 33/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark Go 2 doesn't.
Nokia G42
Tecno Spark Go 2
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 1800
- Faster charging: 20W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 189g vs 193g
- Better display (55/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Tecno Spark Go 2, the Nokia G42 scores 6 points higher (39/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark Go 2 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 2 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark Go 2 is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Tecno Spark Go 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 15, HIOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 165.6×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | $80 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Spark Go 2
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Spark Go 2
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark Go 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Nokia G42
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark Go 2 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 2 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark Go 2 is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Tecno Spark Go 2?
The Nokia G42 edges out the Tecno Spark Go 2 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Tecno Spark Go 2?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Tecno Spark Go 2 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Tecno Spark Go 2?
The Nokia G42 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Tecno Spark Go 2?
The Nokia G42 leads on performance (41/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Tecno Spark Go 2?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Spark Go 2 is a better fit for everyday use.