Nokia G42 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 39/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 477,542).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 203g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 53 points higher (92/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G42 and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Nokia G42 by 90.2% 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 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (82/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (87/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 53 points (92/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.