Nokia G42 vs Xiaomi 14
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Xiaomi 14 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; estimated prices are $150 and $191. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 14 leads — 75/100 vs 39/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4610); the Xiaomi 14 is faster in AnTuTu (2,363,726 vs 477,542).
Nokia G42
Xiaomi 14
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4610 mAh
- Cheaper: $150 vs $191
- Overall rating 39/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 2363726 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 2200 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7000 vs 1816
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Xiaomi 14, the Xiaomi 14 scores 36 points higher (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (82/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (82/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (100/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Xiaomi 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 2363726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 2200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 7000 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2670x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4610 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 138 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 14 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 152.8×71.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 193 g | |
| Price | $150 | $191 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 14
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 14
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 14
- 4610 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nokia G42 and Xiaomi 14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 14 leads Nokia G42 by 79.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $41. Nokia G42 is cheaper by $41.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (82/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (85/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (71/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (65/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (100/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 36 points (75/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Xiaomi 14?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 14 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 leads on camera score (71/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 leads on performance (82/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Xiaomi 14?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 14 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.