Nokia G42 vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 39/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 230g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 52 points higher (91/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (57/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $950 |
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G42 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Nokia G42 by 88.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia G42
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (99/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (89/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (96/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (57/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 52 points (91/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.