Honor Power 2 vs Nokia G42
The Honor Power 2 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Power 2 leads — 65/100 vs 39/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Power 2 has the bigger battery (10080 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Power 2 is faster in AnTuTu (2,407,614 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Power 2
Nokia G42
What makes Honor Power 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2407614 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 10080 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 216g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Power 2 vs the Nokia G42, the Honor Power 2 scores 26 points higher (65/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (76/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Power 2 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (76/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Power 2 | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 2407614 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 10080 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 560 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.3×8.0 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $280 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Power 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Power 2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Power 2
- 10080 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Power 2 and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Power 2 leads Nokia G42 by 404.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia G42
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (78/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (83/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Power 2 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (76/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Power 2 or the Nokia G42?
The Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 26 points (65/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Power 2 and the Nokia G42?
The Honor Power 2 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Power 2 or the Nokia G42?
The Honor Power 2 leads on performance (78/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Power 2 over the Nokia G42?
The Honor Power 2 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.