Nokia G42 vs Vivo U10

The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Vivo U10 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 28/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nokia G42 is faster in AnTuTu (477,542 vs 329,457); the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo U10 doesn't.

The Nokia G42 is noticeably better than the Vivo U10 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Performance 41
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 57
Value for money
Vivo U10
Performance 24
Display 39
Camera 13
Battery 43
Portability 55
Value for money
What makes Nokia G42 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 1128
  • Faster charging: 20W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (41/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (30/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better display (44/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better portability (57/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo U10 better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 193g

  • Overall rating 28/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Vivo U10, the Nokia G42 scores 11 points higher (39/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 leads (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 leads (30/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Vivo U10 (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Vivo U10 (30/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Vivo U10 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia G42: The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo U10: The Vivo U10 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia G42 Vivo U10
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 477542 329457
Geekbench Single 746 321
Geekbench Multi 1816 1128
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1612 720x1544
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 20W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 Android 9.0 (Pie)
Brightness (peak) 560 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm 159.4×76.8×8.9 mm
Weight 193 g 190 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Vivo U10
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
13
camera
Display comparison
Nokia G42
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Vivo U10
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1544
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Vivo U10
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia G42 and Vivo U10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia G42 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
39/100
477542 AnTuTu
Vivo U10 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
28/100 -44.9%
329457 AnTuTu

Nokia G42 leads Vivo U10 by 44.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Vivo U10 (41/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Vivo U10 (30/100 vs 13/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Vivo U10 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo U10?

The Nokia G42 is noticeably better than the Vivo U10 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Vivo U10?

The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo U10 — 28/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo U10?

The Nokia G42 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 13/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo U10?

The Nokia G42 leads on performance (41/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Vivo U10?

The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo U10 is a better fit for everyday use.