Nokia G42 vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $150 and $771. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 39/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,001,049 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 213g).
Nokia G42
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Lighter: 193g vs 213g
- Cheaper: $150 vs $771
- Better portability (57/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3001049 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 2798 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 44/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 44 points higher (83/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (78/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Xiaomi 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 3001049 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 2798 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 10104 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 213 g | |
| Price | $150 | $771 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nokia G42 and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Pro leads Nokia G42 by 84.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $621. Nokia G42 is cheaper by $621.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (90/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (78/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 44 points (83/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.