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.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
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
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G42 and Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
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).