Nokia G42 vs Xiaomi 15S Pro
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1; estimated prices are $150 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads — 84/100 vs 39/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15S Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 15S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,998,904 vs 477,542).
Nokia G42
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Cheaper: $150 vs $760
- Overall rating 39/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 2998904 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 2746 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8431 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 44/100)
- Better value for money (80/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Xiaomi 15S Pro, the Xiaomi 15S Pro scores 45 points higher (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (80/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Xiaomi 15S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Xiaomi XRING O1 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 2998904 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 2746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 8431 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 193 g | — | |
| Price | $150 | $760 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nokia G42 and Xiaomi 15S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15S Pro leads Nokia G42 by 84.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $610. Nokia G42 is cheaper by $610.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (89/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (90/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (77/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (80/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 45 points (84/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 15S Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.