Nokia G42 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $150 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 39/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 219g).
Nokia G42
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 193g vs 219g
- Cheaper: $150 vs $999
- Better portability (57/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 44/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 51 points higher (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (92/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $150 | $999 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nokia G42 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Nokia G42 by 88.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $849. Nokia G42 is cheaper by $849.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (91/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (89/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (92/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 51 points (90/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.