Nokia G42 vs ZTE Blade A52 Lite

Comparing the Nokia G42 (2023) and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 27/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite doesn't.

The Nokia G42 is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade A52 Lite — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Performance 41
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 57
Value for money
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
Performance
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 32
Portability 60
Value for money
What makes Nokia G42 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (44/100 vs 39/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A52 Lite better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 193g

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the ZTE Blade A52 Lite, the Nokia G42 scores 12 points higher (39/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 leads (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).

Nokia G42: The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Blade A52 Lite: The ZTE Blade A52 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia G42 ZTE Blade A52 Lite
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
AnTuTu 477542
Geekbench Single 746
Geekbench Multi 1816
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1612 720x1600
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 20W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Front camera 8 MP 5 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 2GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 32GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 Android 11 (Go edition)
Brightness (peak) 560 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 193 g 188 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Nokia G42
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (30/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?

The Nokia G42 is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade A52 Lite — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?

The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite — 27/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?

The Nokia G42 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?

The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A52 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.