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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Xiaomi Mi CC9e
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).
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/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi Mi CC9e
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi Mi CC9e
- 6.0" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi CC9e
- 4030 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G42 and Xiaomi Mi CC9e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
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?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (66/100 vs 44/100).