Nokia G42 vs Xiaomi 17
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 39/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 477,542).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Xiaomi 17
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 191g vs 193g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 48 points higher (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G42 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Nokia G42 by 85.3% 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 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (95/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (85/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (87/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.