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. 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 (3,182,664 vs 477,542).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Xiaomi 17T Pro
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 205g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3182664 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 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)
Comparison verdict
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 "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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 3182664 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 10243 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G42 and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Nokia G42 by 85.0% 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 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).
Frequently asked questions
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 Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.