Nokia G42 vs Vivo S50 Pro mini
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; estimated prices are $150 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 80/100 vs 39/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo S50 Pro mini is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 477,542).
Nokia G42
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Cheaper: $150 vs $485
- Overall rating 39/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 191g vs 193g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 41 points higher (80/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (64/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (64/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 3068952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $150 | $485 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Nokia G42 and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S50 Pro mini leads Nokia G42 by 84.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $335. Nokia G42 is cheaper by $335.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (85/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (64/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (81/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 41 points (80/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on camera score (64/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.