Nokia G42 vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G leads — 41/100 vs 39/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is faster in AnTuTu (597,974 vs 477,542).
Nokia G42
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4160 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 25/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 597974 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 799 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1836 vs 1816
- Lighter: 192g vs 193g
- Higher performance (44/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (56/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G scores 2 points higher (41/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 leads (43/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (43/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4160 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 430 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 163.7×74.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
- 4160 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G42 and Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G leads Nokia G42 by 20.1% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia G42
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (43/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?
The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G edges out the Nokia G42 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G — 41/100.
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is a better fit for everyday use.