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).

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G edges out the Nokia G42 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Performance 41
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 57
Value for money
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
Performance 44
Display 56
Camera 34
Battery 25
Portability 65
Value for money 22
What makes Nokia G42 better?
  • 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)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Nokia G42: The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G: The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Nokia G42
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
56
display
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
  • 4160 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia G42 and Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia G42 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
39/100
477542 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
41/100 +20.1%
597974 AnTuTu

Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G leads Nokia G42 by 20.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia G42
Price unknown
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
$350
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.