Nokia G42 vs Vivo X300s
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $150 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 217g).
Nokia G42
Vivo X300s
- Lighter: 193g vs 217g
- Cheaper: $150 vs $723
- Better portability (57/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s leads (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (94/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (90/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 193 g | 217 g | |
| Price | $150 | $723 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Nokia G42 and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Nokia G42 by 87.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $573. Nokia G42 is cheaper by $573.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (94/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (94/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (57/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (90/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Vivo X300s?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Vivo X300s?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.