Honor 600 Smart vs Nokia G42
The Honor 600 Smart (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G; estimated prices are $269 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 600 Smart leads — 46/100 vs 39/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600 Smart has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 5000); the Honor 600 Smart is faster in AnTuTu (600,942 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 217g).
Honor 600 Smart
Nokia G42
- Higher AnTuTu: 600942 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 930 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2210 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 44/100)
- Lighter: 193g vs 217g
- Cheaper: $150 vs $269
- Better portability (57/100 vs 46/100)
- Better value for money (54/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Honor 600 Smart vs the Nokia G42, the Honor 600 Smart scores 7 points higher (46/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Smart leads (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G42 leads (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 600 Smart is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 600 Smart is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Smart notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Honor 600 Smart | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 600942 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2210 | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1592 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / MagicOS 10 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1020 nits | 560 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×78.5×8.3 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 193 g | |
| Price | $269 | $150 |
Honor 600 Smart
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor 600 Smart
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1592
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor 600 Smart
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 600 Smart and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 600 Smart leads Nokia G42 by 25.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $119. Nokia G42 is cheaper by $119.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 600 Smart is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 600 Smart is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Smart notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (64/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Honor 600 Smart or the Nokia G42?
The Honor 600 Smart edges out the Nokia G42 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 600 Smart and the Nokia G42?
The Honor 600 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor 600 Smart or the Nokia G42?
The Honor 600 Smart leads on performance (47/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor 600 Smart over the Nokia G42?
The Honor 600 Smart is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.