Honor 10 Lite vs Nokia G42

The Honor 10 Lite (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 24/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia G42 is faster in AnTuTu (477,542 vs 336,905); the Honor 10 Lite is noticeably lighter (162g vs 193g).

The Nokia G42 is noticeably better than the Honor 10 Lite — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 10 Lite
Performance 26
Display 32
Camera 15
Battery 12
Portability 82
Value for money 6
Nokia G42
Performance 41
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 57
Value for money
What makes Honor 10 Lite better?
  • Lighter: 162g vs 193g

  • Better portability (82/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Nokia G42 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 336905
  • Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 362
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 1222
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3400 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (41/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better camera (30/100 vs 15/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (44/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 10 Lite vs the Nokia G42, the Nokia G42 scores 15 points higher (39/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 leads (41/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 leads (30/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (41/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (30/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 10 Lite notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (82/100 vs 57/100).

Honor 10 Lite: The Honor 10 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia G42: The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 10 Lite Nokia G42
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 710 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
AnTuTu 336905 477542
Geekbench Single 362 746
Geekbench Multi 1222 1816
Display 6.2" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1612
Refresh rate 60 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 3400 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 20W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Front camera 24 MP 8 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14
Brightness (peak) 560 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 154.8×73.6×8.0 mm 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 162 g 193 g
Launch price $220
Camera comparison
Honor 10 Lite
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 24MP
15
camera
Nokia G42
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Honor 10 Lite
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Nokia G42
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Battery and charging
Honor 10 Lite
  • 3400 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Nokia G42
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor 10 Lite and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 10 Lite HiSilicon Kirin 710
24/100
336905 AnTuTu
Nokia G42 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
39/100 +29.5%
477542 AnTuTu

Nokia G42 leads Honor 10 Lite by 29.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 10 Lite
$220
Nokia G42
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (41/100 vs 26/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (30/100 vs 15/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (43/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor 10 Lite notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (82/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 10 Lite or the Nokia G42?

The Nokia G42 is noticeably better than the Honor 10 Lite — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Honor 10 Lite and the Nokia G42?

The Honor 10 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 10 Lite or the Nokia G42?

The Nokia G42 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 15/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 10 Lite or the Nokia G42?

The Nokia G42 leads on performance (41/100 vs 26/100).

Should you choose the Honor 10 Lite over the Nokia G42?

The Honor 10 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.