Nokia G42 vs Vivo Y70

The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Vivo Y70 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 37/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nokia G42 is faster in AnTuTu (477,542 vs 329,457); the Vivo Y70 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 193g).

The Nokia G42 edges out the Vivo Y70 by just 2 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
Vivo Y70
Performance 24
Display 84
Camera 31
Battery 27
Portability 78
Value for money
What makes Nokia G42 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (41/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Vivo Y70 better?
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 20W
  • Lighter: 171g vs 193g

  • Better camera (31/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Vivo Y70, the Nokia G42 scores 2 points higher (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 leads (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 leads (43/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Vivo Y70 (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y70 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y70 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Vivo Y70 (43/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y70 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (78/100 vs 57/100).

Nokia G42: The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y70: The Vivo Y70 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia G42 Vivo Y70
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 477542 329457
Geekbench Single 746 321
Geekbench Multi 1816 1128
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1612 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4100 mAh
Charging 20W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 Android 10, Funtouch 11
Brightness (peak) 560 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm 161.0×74.1×7.8 mm
Weight 193 g 171 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Vivo Y70
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Nokia G42
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Vivo Y70
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
84
display
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Vivo Y70
  • 4100 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
27
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia G42 and Vivo Y70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia G42 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
39/100
477542 AnTuTu
Vivo Y70 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
37/100 -44.9%
329457 AnTuTu

Nokia G42 leads Vivo Y70 by 44.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Vivo Y70 (41/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo Y70 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (84/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y70 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Vivo Y70 (43/100 vs 27/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y70 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (78/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo Y70?

The Nokia G42 edges out the Vivo Y70 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Vivo Y70?

The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo Y70 — 37/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo Y70?

The Nokia G42 leads on performance (41/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Vivo Y70?

The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y70 is a better fit for everyday use.