Nokia G42 vs Tecno Spark Go 2024
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Tecno Spark Go 2024 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 27/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nokia G42 is faster in AnTuTu (477,542 vs 333,647); the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark Go 2024 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Tecno Spark Go 2024
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 20W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Tecno Spark Go 2024 better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 193g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Tecno Spark Go 2024, the Nokia G42 scores 12 points higher (39/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 leads (41/100 vs 27/100). 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 27/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 2024 (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 2024 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Tecno Spark Go 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 13 (Go edition), HIOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 163.7×75.6×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $80 |
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Spark Go 2024
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Spark Go 2024
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark Go 2024
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G42 and Tecno Spark Go 2024, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia G42 leads Tecno Spark Go 2024 by 43.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia G42
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 2024 (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 2024 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Tecno Spark Go 2024?
The Nokia G42 is noticeably better than the Tecno Spark Go 2024 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Tecno Spark Go 2024?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Tecno Spark Go 2024 — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Tecno Spark Go 2024?
The Nokia G42 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Tecno Spark Go 2024?
The Nokia G42 leads on performance (41/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Tecno Spark Go 2024?
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).