Nokia G42 vs Vivo iQOO Z11
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Vivo iQOO Z11 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads — 66/100 vs 39/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11 has the bigger battery (9020 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Z11 is faster in AnTuTu (2,612,264 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 228g).
Nokia G42
Vivo iQOO Z11
- Lighter: 193g vs 228g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2612264 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 9020 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (79/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Vivo iQOO Z11, the Vivo iQOO Z11 scores 27 points higher (66/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (79/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (79/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (57/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Vivo iQOO Z11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 2612264 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9020 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 228 g | |
| Launch price | — | $290 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z11
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 9020 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G42 and Vivo iQOO Z11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z11 leads Nokia G42 by 81.7% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia G42
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (79/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (89/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (78/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (57/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 27 points (66/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11 — 66/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Vivo iQOO Z11 leads on performance (79/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z11 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.