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; estimated prices are $150 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z11x leads — 37/100 vs 25/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11x has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Z11x is faster in AnTuTu (1,214,772 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z11x doesn't.
Nokia G42
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- Cheaper: $150 vs $170
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 98/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1214772 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 (8/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Vivo iQOO Z11x, the Vivo iQOO Z11x scores 12 points higher (37/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x leads (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G42 and the Vivo iQOO Z11x are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Vivo iQOO Z11x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 1214772 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $150 | $170 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G42 and Vivo iQOO Z11x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z11x leads Nokia G42 by 60.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $20. Nokia G42 is cheaper by $20.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (51/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G42 and the Vivo iQOO Z11x are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).
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 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11x — 37/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Vivo iQOO Z11x leads on performance (8/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z11x is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.