Nokia G42 vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 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 Z7 is faster in AnTuTu (750,481 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 193g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 750481 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 936 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 1816
- Faster charging: 44W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 193g
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 11 points higher (50/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (69/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (43/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (77/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G42 and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z7 leads Nokia G42 by 36.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (69/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (43/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (77/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 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 Z7?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on performance (51/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Vivo iQOO Z7 (69/100 vs 44/100).