Nokia G42 vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads — 55/100 vs 39/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo Y500 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 213g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Vivo Y500 (China) scores 16 points higher (55/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | — | $185 |
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G42 and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y500 (China) leads Nokia G42 by 45.7% 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 Y500 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (79/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (74/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) is noticeably better than the Nokia G42 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) leads on performance (55/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Vivo Y500 (China) (79/100 vs 44/100).