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).

The Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 41 points (80/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Performance 41
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 57
Value for money 54
Vivo S50 Pro mini
Performance 91
Display 85
Camera 64
Battery 81
Portability 64
Value for money
What makes Nokia G42 better?
  • Cheaper: $150 vs $485

  • Overall rating 39/100
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Nokia G42: The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo S50 Pro mini: The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
64
camera
Display comparison
Nokia G42
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia G42 and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia G42 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
39/100
477542 AnTuTu
Vivo S50 Pro mini Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
80/100 +84.4%
3068952 AnTuTu

Vivo S50 Pro mini leads Nokia G42 by 84.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia G42
$150
Vivo S50 Pro mini
$485

Price difference: $335. Nokia G42 is cheaper by $335.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.