Nokia G42 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 39/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,952 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 225g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 36 points higher (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (57/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 3579952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9100 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $548 |
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G42 and Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads Nokia G42 by 86.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia G42
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (95/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (57/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 36 points (75/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.