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.
Nokia G42
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- 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)
- Lighter: 188g vs 193g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 57/100)
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).
| 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 | — | — |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
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).
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.