Nokia G42 vs ZTE Voyage 30
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the ZTE Voyage 30 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 33/100 (a 6-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 ZTE Voyage 30 is faster in AnTuTu (515,647 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Voyage 30 doesn't.
Nokia G42
ZTE Voyage 30
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 1794
- 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)
- Higher AnTuTu: 515647 vs 477542
- Lighter: 181g vs 193g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the ZTE Voyage 30, the Nokia G42 scores 6 points higher (39/100 vs 33/100). 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 "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100. In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the ZTE Voyage 30 (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 Voyage 30 is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | ZTE Voyage 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 688 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 1794 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 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 | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 480 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 163.2×75.5×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Voyage 30
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Voyage 30
- 6.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Voyage 30
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nokia G42 and ZTE Voyage 30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Voyage 30 leads Nokia G42 by 7.4% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the ZTE Voyage 30 (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 Voyage 30 is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the ZTE Voyage 30?
The Nokia G42 edges out the ZTE Voyage 30 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the ZTE Voyage 30?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the ZTE Voyage 30 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the ZTE Voyage 30?
The Nokia G42 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the ZTE Voyage 30?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Voyage 30 is a better fit for everyday use.