Nokia G42 vs Vivo Y19s

The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Vivo Y19s (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; estimated prices are $150 and $110. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 36/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y19s has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo Y19s is faster in AnTuTu (524,785 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y19s doesn't.

The Nokia G42 edges out the Vivo Y19s by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Performance 41
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 57
Value for money 54
Vivo Y19s
Performance 43
Display 43
Camera 10
Battery 51
Portability 57
Value for money 56
What makes Nokia G42 better?
  • Faster charging: 20W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 193g vs 199g

  • Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (44/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo Y19s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 524785 vs 477542
  • Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 1816
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Cheaper: $110 vs $150

  • Higher performance (43/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (56/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Vivo Y19s, the Nokia G42 scores 3 points higher (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y19s and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 and the Vivo Y19s are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Vivo Y19s (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y19s is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100. In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y19s and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).

Nokia G42: The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y19s: The Vivo Y19s is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia G42 Vivo Y19s
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G MediaTek Dimensity 6300
AnTuTu 477542 524785
Geekbench Single 746 771
Geekbench Multi 1816 1980
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1612 720x1600
Refresh rate 90 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 20W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Front camera 8 MP 5 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 560 nits 700 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm 167.3×77.0×8.2 mm
Weight 193 g 199 g
Price $150 $110
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Vivo Y19s
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Nokia G42
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Vivo Y19s
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Vivo Y19s
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia G42 and Vivo Y19s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia G42 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
39/100
477542 AnTuTu
Vivo Y19s MediaTek Dimensity 6300
36/100 +9.0%
524785 AnTuTu

Vivo Y19s leads Nokia G42 by 9.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia G42
$150
Vivo Y19s
$110

Price difference: $40. Vivo Y19s is cheaper by $40.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y19s and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 and the Vivo Y19s are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Vivo Y19s (30/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y19s is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100.

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y19s and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo Y19s?

The Nokia G42 edges out the Vivo Y19s by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Vivo Y19s?

The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo Y19s — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo Y19s?

The Nokia G42 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Vivo Y19s?

The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y19s is a better fit for everyday use.