Nokia G42 vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $150 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 39/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,005 vs 477,542).
Nokia G42
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Lighter: 193g vs 205g
- Cheaper: $150 vs $899
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 43 points higher (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (76/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (93/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (63/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (76/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 3207005 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 193 g | 205 g | |
| Price | $150 | $899 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nokia G42 and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Nokia G42 by 85.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $749. Nokia G42 is cheaper by $749.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (93/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (63/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (87/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (76/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 43 points (82/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.