Nokia G42 vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads — 51/100 vs 39/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is faster in AnTuTu (954,090 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't.

The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is noticeably better than the Nokia G42 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nokia G42

Performance 41
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 57
Value for money —

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

Performance 58
Display 66
Camera 32
Battery 56
Portability 44
Value for money —

What makes Nokia G42 better?

  • Lighter: 193g vs 203g

  • Better portability (57/100 vs 44/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 954090 vs 477542
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1114 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 1816
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 20W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (58/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (66/100 vs 44/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) scores 12 points higher (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).

Specs comparison

Specification Nokia G42 Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G MediaTek Dimensity 1300
AnTuTu 477542 954090
Geekbench Single 746 1114
Geekbench Multi 1816 3281
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1612 1080x2408
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 20W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 Android 12, Funtouch 12
Brightness (peak) 560 nits —
NFC yes no
Dimensions 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm
Weight 193 g 203 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Nokia G42

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera

Display comparison

Nokia G42

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

Battery and charging

Nokia G42

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nokia G42 and Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia G42 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
39/100
477542 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) MediaTek Dimensity 1300
51/100 +49.9%
954090 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads Nokia G42 by 49.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (58/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (66/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) 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 Z5 (2022)?

The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 51/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads on performance (58/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (66/100 vs 44/100).