Nokia G42 vs ZTE Blade 10 Prime

The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the ZTE Blade 10 Prime (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 24/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Nokia G42 is faster in AnTuTu (477,542 vs 232,802); the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade 10 Prime doesn't; the ZTE Blade 10 Prime is noticeably lighter (165g vs 193g).

The Nokia G42 is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade 10 Prime — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Performance 41
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 57
Value for money
ZTE Blade 10 Prime
Performance 17
Display 57
Camera 14
Battery 12
Portability 81
Value for money
What makes Nokia G42 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 232802
  • Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 341
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 779
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 20W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP

  • Higher performance (41/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better camera (30/100 vs 14/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 12/100)
What makes ZTE Blade 10 Prime better?
  • Lighter: 165g vs 193g

  • Better display (57/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (81/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the ZTE Blade 10 Prime, the Nokia G42 scores 15 points higher (39/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 leads (41/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 leads (30/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade 10 Prime (41/100 vs 17/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade 10 Prime is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade 10 Prime (30/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 10 Prime (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade 10 Prime notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (81/100 vs 57/100).

Nokia G42: The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Blade 10 Prime: The ZTE Blade 10 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia G42 ZTE Blade 10 Prime
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G MediaTek Helio P60
AnTuTu 477542 232802
Geekbench Single 746 341
Geekbench Multi 1816 779
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1612 1080x2280
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 3200 mAh
Charging 20W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 16 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 3GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 64GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 Android 9.0 (Pie)
Brightness (peak) 560 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm 158.0×75.2×7.9 mm
Weight 193 g 165 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
ZTE Blade 10 Prime
  • Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
14
camera
Display comparison
Nokia G42
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
ZTE Blade 10 Prime
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2280
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
ZTE Blade 10 Prime
  • 3200 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia G42 and ZTE Blade 10 Prime, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia G42 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
39/100
477542 AnTuTu
ZTE Blade 10 Prime MediaTek Helio P60
24/100 -105.1%
232802 AnTuTu

Nokia G42 leads ZTE Blade 10 Prime by 105.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade 10 Prime (41/100 vs 17/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade 10 Prime is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade 10 Prime (30/100 vs 14/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 10 Prime (43/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade 10 Prime notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (81/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the ZTE Blade 10 Prime?

The Nokia G42 is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade 10 Prime — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the ZTE Blade 10 Prime?

The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the ZTE Blade 10 Prime — 24/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the ZTE Blade 10 Prime?

The Nokia G42 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 14/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the ZTE Blade 10 Prime?

The Nokia G42 leads on performance (41/100 vs 17/100).

Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the ZTE Blade 10 Prime?

The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade 10 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.