Nokia G42 vs ZTE Blade V70 Max
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the ZTE Blade V70 Max (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 38/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V70 Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
ZTE Blade V70 Max
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 560
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 1700
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V70 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 22W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the ZTE Blade V70 Max, the Nokia G42 scores 1 points higher (39/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 leads (41/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (41/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V70 Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V70 Max is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G42 | ZTE Blade V70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Unisoc T7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 560 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 1700 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 22W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 171.8×78.4×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Blade V70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Blade V70 Max
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V70 Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (41/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V70 Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V70 Max is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the ZTE Blade V70 Max?
The Nokia G42 edges out the ZTE Blade V70 Max by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the ZTE Blade V70 Max?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the ZTE Blade V70 Max — 38/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the ZTE Blade V70 Max?
The Nokia G42 leads on performance (41/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the ZTE Blade V70 Max?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Nokia G42 (41/100 vs 30/100).