Nokia G42 vs Vivo Y31d
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Vivo Y31d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2; estimated prices are $150 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y31d leads — 41/100 vs 39/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y31d has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo Y31d is faster in AnTuTu (522,680 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y31d doesn't; the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 219g).
Nokia G42
Vivo Y31d
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 489
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 1532
- Lighter: 193g vs 219g
- Cheaper: $150 vs $185
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 36/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (54/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 522680 vs 477542
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Vivo Y31d, the Vivo Y31d scores 2 points higher (41/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y31d leads (60/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y31d is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y31d 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). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Vivo Y31d | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 522680 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 489 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 1532 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 1250 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $150 | $185 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y31d
- Main: 50MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo Y31d
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y31d
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G42 and Vivo Y31d, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y31d leads Nokia G42 by 8.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $35. Nokia G42 is cheaper by $35.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y31d is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y31d 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).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo Y31d?
The Vivo Y31d edges out the Nokia G42 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Vivo Y31d?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo Y31d — 41/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo Y31d?
The Nokia G42 leads on performance (41/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Vivo Y31d?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y31d is a better fit for everyday use.