Nokia G42 vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 39/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 477,542).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 207g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 45 points higher (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $650 |
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G42 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Nokia G42 by 84.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia G42
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (73/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 45 points (84/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.