Nokia G42 vs Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge

The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge leads — 54/100 vs 39/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge is faster in AnTuTu (750,481 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge doesn't.

The Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge is noticeably better than the Nokia G42 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Performance 41
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 57
Value for money
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge
Performance 51
Display 79
Camera 44
Battery 54
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes Nokia G42 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Lighter: 193g vs 204g

  • Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 750481 vs 477542
  • Better Geekbench Single: 936 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 1816
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (51/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (44/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge scores 15 points higher (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge leads (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge leads (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge leads (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).

Nokia G42: The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge: The Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia G42 Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G
AnTuTu 477542 750481
Geekbench Single 746 936
Geekbench Multi 1816 2318
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1612 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 20W 120W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Brightness (peak) 560 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP53
Dimensions 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 193 g 204 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Nokia G42
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia G42 and Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia G42 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
39/100
477542 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G
54/100 +36.4%
750481 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge leads Nokia G42 by 36.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (79/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge?

The Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge is noticeably better than the Nokia G42 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge?

The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge?

The Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge leads on camera score (44/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge?

The Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge leads on performance (51/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge?

The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge is a better fit for everyday use.