Nokia G42 vs ZTE Blade A7 Prime
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 19/100 (a 20-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 155,362); the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime doesn't; the ZTE Blade A7 Prime is noticeably lighter (165g vs 193g).
Nokia G42
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 40/100)
- Lighter: 165g vs 193g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the ZTE Blade A7 Prime, the Nokia G42 scores 20 points higher (39/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 leads (41/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 leads (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 leads (43/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (41/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 and the ZTE Blade A7 Prime are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (43/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (78/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | ZTE Blade A7 Prime | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 486 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.1" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3200 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB | |
| 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 | 156.7×72.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 165 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- 3200 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nokia G42 and ZTE Blade A7 Prime, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia G42 leads ZTE Blade A7 Prime by 207.4% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (41/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 and the ZTE Blade A7 Prime are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (30/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (43/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (78/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime by 20 points (39/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Nokia G42 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Nokia G42 leads on performance (41/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A7 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.