Nokia G42 vs ZTE V40 Pro
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the ZTE V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE V40 Pro leads — 55/100 vs 39/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE V40 Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE V40 Pro doesn't.
Nokia G42
ZTE V40 Pro
- Overall rating 39/100
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 193g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the ZTE V40 Pro, the ZTE V40 Pro scores 16 points higher (55/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE V40 Pro leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro leads (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | ZTE V40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Unisoc Tiger T618 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE V40 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE V40 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
ZTE V40 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (81/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the ZTE V40 Pro?
The ZTE V40 Pro is noticeably better than the Nokia G42 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the ZTE V40 Pro — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the ZTE V40 Pro?
The ZTE V40 Pro leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.