Nokia G42 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 39/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 224g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 48 points higher (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (57/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G42 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Nokia G42 by 87.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia G42
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (81/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (57/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 48 points (87/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.