Nokia G42 vs Vivo T5x
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Vivo T5x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo T5x leads — 53/100 vs 39/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo T5x has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo T5x is faster in AnTuTu (956,756 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo T5x doesn't; the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 219g).
Nokia G42
Vivo T5x
- Lighter: 193g vs 219g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 956756 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (65/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Vivo T5x, the Vivo T5x scores 14 points higher (53/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo T5x leads (57/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo T5x leads (60/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo T5x notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (57/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo T5x notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (65/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo T5x is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo T5x notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (60/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Vivo T5x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 956756 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2344 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $225 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo T5x
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo T5x
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Vivo T5x
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G42 and Vivo T5x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo T5x leads Nokia G42 by 50.1% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia G42
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo T5x notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (57/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo T5x notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (65/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo T5x is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo T5x notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (60/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo T5x?
The Vivo T5x is noticeably better than the Nokia G42 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Vivo T5x?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo T5x — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo T5x?
The Vivo T5x leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo T5x?
The Vivo T5x leads on performance (57/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Vivo T5x?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo T5x is a better fit for everyday use.