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.

The ZTE V40 Pro is noticeably better than the Nokia G42 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Performance 41
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 57
Value for money
ZTE V40 Pro
Performance
Display 81
Camera 40
Battery 55
Portability 62
Value for money
What makes Nokia G42 better?

  • Overall rating 39/100
What makes ZTE V40 Pro better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Nokia G42: The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE V40 Pro: The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
ZTE V40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Nokia G42
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
81
display
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
55
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.