HMD Skyline vs Nokia G42
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Skyline leads — 62/100 vs 39/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the HMD Skyline is faster in AnTuTu (798,429 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Nokia G42
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 798429 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1015 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2687 vs 1816
- Faster charging: 33W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (53/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (75/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 193g vs 209g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Nokia G42, the HMD Skyline scores 23 points higher (62/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline leads (53/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (75/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 560 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Skyline leads Nokia G42 by 67.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (90/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (75/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Nokia G42?
The HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 23 points (62/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Nokia G42?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Nokia G42?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Nokia G42?
The HMD Skyline leads on performance (53/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Nokia G42?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the HMD Skyline (90/100 vs 44/100).