Nokia G42 vs Vivo Y77 (China)
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Vivo Y77 (China) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y77 (China) leads — 29/100 vs 25/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y77 (China) doesn't.
Nokia G42
Vivo Y77 (China)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 193g vs 194g
- Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Vivo Y77 (China), the Vivo Y77 (China) scores 4 points higher (29/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G42 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y77 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y77 (China) and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia G42 and the Vivo Y77 (China) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y77 (China) (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Vivo Y77 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 164.2×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 194 g | |
| Price | $150 | — |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y77 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo Y77 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y77 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y77 (China)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y77 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y77 (China) and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia G42 and the Vivo Y77 (China) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y77 (China) (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Vivo Y77 (China)?
The Vivo Y77 (China) edges out the Nokia G42 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Vivo Y77 (China)?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo Y77 (China) — 29/100.
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Vivo Y77 (China)?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y77 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.