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; estimated prices are $150 and $709. 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 (3,274,157 vs 477,542).
Nokia G42
Xiaomi 17
- Cheaper: $150 vs $709
- Overall rating 39/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 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)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 54/100)
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 "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (86/100 vs 54/100). 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). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (86/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 3274157 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $150 | $709 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
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
We compared Nokia G42 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Nokia G42 by 85.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $559. Nokia G42 is cheaper by $559.
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).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (86/100 vs 54/100).
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 Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.