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; estimated prices are $150 and $650. 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 (3,119,308 vs 477,542).
Nokia G42
Vivo iQOO 13
- Lighter: 193g vs 207g
- Cheaper: $150 vs $650
- Better portability (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 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)
- Better value for money (80/100 vs 54/100)
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 (92/100 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 "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (92/100 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). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (80/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 9494 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $150 | $650 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
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
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
We compared Nokia G42 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Nokia G42 by 84.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $500. Nokia G42 is cheaper by $500.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (92/100 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).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (80/100 vs 54/100).
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 (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.