Nokia G42 vs Vivo iQOO Z11x
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Vivo iQOO Z11x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z11x leads — 53/100 vs 39/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11x has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Z11x is faster in AnTuTu (983,562 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z11x doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Vivo iQOO Z11x
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11x better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 983562 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 193g
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Vivo iQOO Z11x, the Vivo iQOO Z11x scores 14 points higher (53/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x leads (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Vivo iQOO Z11x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 983562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $170 |
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G42 and Vivo iQOO Z11x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z11x leads Nokia G42 by 51.4% 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 Z11x notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (58/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (79/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Vivo iQOO Z11x is noticeably better than the Nokia G42 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11x — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Vivo iQOO Z11x leads on performance (58/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Vivo iQOO Z11x (79/100 vs 44/100).