Honor Win RT vs Nokia G42
The Honor Win RT (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Win RT leads — 75/100 vs 39/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Win RT has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Win RT is faster in AnTuTu (3,249,469 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Win RT
Nokia G42
What makes Honor Win RT better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3249469 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (45/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 229g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Win RT vs the Nokia G42, the Honor Win RT scores 36 points higher (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Win RT leads (45/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Win RT notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (45/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Honor Win RT (57/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Win RT | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3249469 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / MagicOS 10 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 560 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $384 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Win RT
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Win RT
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Win RT
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Win RT and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Win RT leads Nokia G42 by 580.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia G42
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Win RT notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (45/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Honor Win RT (57/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Win RT or the Nokia G42?
The Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 36 points (75/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Win RT and the Nokia G42?
The Honor Win RT has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Win RT or the Nokia G42?
The Honor Win RT leads on camera score (45/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Win RT or the Nokia G42?
The Honor Win RT leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Win RT over the Nokia G42?
The Honor Win RT is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.