Honor X7e vs Nokia G42
The Honor X7e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X7e leads — 40/100 vs 39/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X7e has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Nokia G42 is faster in AnTuTu (477,542 vs 358,383).
Honor X7e
Nokia G42
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (62/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (56/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 1416
- Lighter: 193g vs 200g
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor X7e vs the Nokia G42, the Honor X7e scores 1 points higher (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 leads (41/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X7e leads (62/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (41/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X7e is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor X7e notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (62/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Honor X7e are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor X7e | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1010 nits | 560 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.9×8.3 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Honor X7e
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor X7e
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X7e
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X7e and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia G42 leads Honor X7e by 25.0% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia G42
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (41/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X7e is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X7e notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (62/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Honor X7e are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor X7e or the Nokia G42?
The Honor X7e edges out the Nokia G42 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X7e and the Nokia G42?
The Honor X7e has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor X7e or the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G42 leads on performance (41/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor X7e over the Nokia G42?
The Honor X7e is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.