Nokia G42 vs Vivo Y500 Pro
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads — 63/100 vs 39/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo Y500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (956,756 vs 477,542).
Nokia G42
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Lighter: 193g vs 199g
- Overall rating 39/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 956756 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Vivo Y500 Pro scores 24 points higher (63/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (57/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (57/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Vivo Y500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 956756 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 193 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | $220 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nokia G42 and Vivo Y500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y500 Pro leads Nokia G42 by 50.1% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia G42
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (57/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (85/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (50/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (82/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 24 points (63/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on camera score (50/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on performance (57/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.