Nokia G42 vs Xiaomi Mi CC9e

The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 36/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4030); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nokia G42 is faster in AnTuTu (477,542 vs 329,457); the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi CC9e doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi CC9e is noticeably lighter (173g vs 193g).

The Nokia G42 edges out the Xiaomi Mi CC9e by just 3 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 CC9e
Performance 24
Display 66
Camera 39
Battery 22
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Nokia G42 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4030 mAh
  • Faster charging: 20W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (41/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 22/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi CC9e better?
  • Lighter: 173g vs 193g

  • Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (66/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (70/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Xiaomi Mi CC9e, the Nokia G42 scores 3 points higher (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 leads (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 leads (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi CC9e notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi CC9e is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi CC9e is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).

Nokia G42: The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi Mi CC9e: The Xiaomi Mi CC9e is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia G42 Xiaomi Mi CC9e
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 477542 329457
Geekbench Single 746 321
Geekbench Multi 1816 1128
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.0" Super AMOLED
Resolution 720x1612 720x1560
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4030 mAh
Charging 20W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10
Brightness (peak) 560 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm 153.5×71.9×8.5 mm
Weight 193 g 173 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Xiaomi Mi CC9e
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Nokia G42
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Xiaomi Mi CC9e
  • 6.0" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 720x1560
  • Refresh rate: —
66
display
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Xiaomi Mi CC9e
  • 4030 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia G42 and Xiaomi Mi CC9e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia G42 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
39/100
477542 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi CC9e Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
36/100 -44.9%
329457 AnTuTu

Nokia G42 leads Xiaomi Mi CC9e by 44.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (41/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi CC9e notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (66/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi CC9e is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (43/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi CC9e is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Xiaomi Mi CC9e?

The Nokia G42 edges out the Xiaomi Mi CC9e by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Xiaomi Mi CC9e?

The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi Mi CC9e — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Xiaomi Mi CC9e?

The Xiaomi Mi CC9e leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Xiaomi Mi CC9e?

The Nokia G42 leads on performance (41/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Xiaomi Mi CC9e?

The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi CC9e is a better fit for everyday use.