Nokia G42 vs Vivo S1 Prime
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Vivo S1 Prime (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 38/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nokia G42 is faster in AnTuTu (477,542 vs 329,457); the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo S1 Prime doesn't.
Nokia G42
Vivo S1 Prime
- Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 20W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 33/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 193g
- Better camera (34/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Vivo S1 Prime, the Nokia G42 scores 1 points higher (39/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 leads (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 leads (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S1 Prime significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S1 Prime and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100.
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Vivo S1 Prime | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 159.3×75.2×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo S1 Prime
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo S1 Prime
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S1 Prime
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G42 and Vivo S1 Prime, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia G42 leads Vivo S1 Prime by 44.9% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (41/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S1 Prime significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (83/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S1 Prime and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100.
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo S1 Prime?
The Nokia G42 edges out the Vivo S1 Prime by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Vivo S1 Prime?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo S1 Prime — 38/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo S1 Prime?
The Nokia G42 leads on performance (41/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Vivo S1 Prime?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S1 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.