HMD Fusion vs Nokia G42
The HMD Fusion (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Fusion leads — 46/100 vs 39/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the HMD Fusion is faster in AnTuTu (568,395 vs 477,542).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Fusion
Nokia G42
What makes HMD Fusion better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 568395 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 915 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2115 vs 1816
- Faster charging: 33W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (49/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 203g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Fusion vs the Nokia G42, the HMD Fusion scores 7 points higher (46/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Fusion leads (49/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Fusion is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100. In the "camera" category, the HMD Fusion notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (49/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Fusion and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the HMD Fusion are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Fusion | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 560 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×75.5×8.3 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Fusion
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Fusion
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Fusion
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Fusion and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Fusion leads Nokia G42 by 19.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Fusion is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Fusion notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (49/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Fusion and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the HMD Fusion are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Fusion or the Nokia G42?
The HMD Fusion edges out the Nokia G42 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Fusion and the Nokia G42?
The HMD Fusion has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Fusion or the Nokia G42?
The HMD Fusion leads on camera score (49/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Fusion or the Nokia G42?
The HMD Fusion leads on performance (46/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the HMD Fusion over the Nokia G42?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the HMD Fusion (49/100 vs 30/100).