Nokia G42 vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads — 50/100 vs 39/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (820,210 vs 477,542).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 193g vs 194g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 820210 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1059 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3012 vs 1816
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 11 points higher (50/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G42 and Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads Nokia G42 by 41.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (66/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is noticeably better than the Nokia G42 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on performance (55/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (66/100 vs 44/100).