Nokia G42

Name: Nokia G42
Brand: Nokia

Nokia · 2023 27.07.2026 · updated 29.07.2026

Nokia G42 (2023) is a budget phone from Nokia. MobileRank rating: 39/100. Performance 41/100, camera 30/100, battery 43/100, display 44/100, portability 57/100.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G

5000 mAh

50 MP

Faster than 27% of smartphones in AnTuTu

Specifications

Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
Display	6.6" IPS LCD, 720x1612, 90Hz, 560 nits (peak)
RAM	4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage	128GB / 256GB
Battery	5000 mAh · ≈8.7 hrs of active use*
Charging	20W / No wireless charging
OS	Android 13, upgradable to Android 14
Dimensions	165.0 × 75.8 × 8.6 mm
Weight	193g
NFC	yes

* battery life is an estimated figure based on capacity, display, and chipset — not a lab measurement.

Cameras

Main	50MP f/1.8
Front	8MP

Benchmarks

AnTuTu 477542

Geekbench Single 746

Geekbench Multi 1816

Based on AnTuTu results, Nokia G42 is faster than 27% of smartphones in our database. This device is from the budget segment.

Performance

Overview and verdict

Nokia G42 is a budget phone from 2023 with an overall MobileRank rating of 39/100. Performance is below average (41/100) — the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G chipset is fine for everyday tasks. The camera is below average (30/100): a 50 MP main sensor. Battery life is below average (43/100): a 5000 mAh battery, 20W wired charging.

Pros

90 Hz display

Cons

Modest camera capabilities
Slow charging (20W)
No wireless charging
No telephoto camera

Best for: The Nokia G42 has no pronounced profile: its best category is portability (57/100), its weakest camera (30/100).

Frequently asked questions

What processor does the Nokia G42 have?

The Nokia G42 runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G chipset. It scores 477,542 points in AnTuTu.

What is the Nokia G42's rating?

The Nokia G42 scores 39 out of 100 in the MobileRank rating. Categories: performance 41/100, camera 30/100, battery 43/100, display 44/100, portability 57/100.

What battery does the Nokia G42 have?

The Nokia G42 has a 5000 mAh battery with 20W charging. Battery score: 43/100.

Is the Nokia G42 worth buying?

The Nokia G42 has no pronounced profile: its best category is portability (57/100), its weakest camera (30/100). Overall rating — 39/100 (budget phone).

MobileRank rating

Device profile

Category scores

Performance 41

Display 44

Camera 30

Battery 43

Portability 57

Value for money —

The score is built from the five categories below (weights are in the methodology); 100% of the weight is known. Value for money is computed separately and is not part of the overall score. The price is unknown, so value for money is not computed. How the rating works →