Honor X8 5G vs Nokia G42
The Honor X8 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 32/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP.
Honor X8 5G
Nokia G42
- Overall rating 32/100
- Faster charging: 20W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 194g
- Better camera (30/100 vs 5/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor X8 5G vs the Nokia G42, the Nokia G42 scores 7 points higher (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 leads (30/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Honor X8 5G (30/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Honor X8 5G are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X8 5G | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 20W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 52 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 560 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 193 g | |
| Price | — | $150 |
Honor X8 5G
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor X8 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X8 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X8 5G and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Honor X8 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Honor X8 5G (30/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Honor X8 5G are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8 5G or the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G42 edges out the Honor X8 5G by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X8 5G and the Nokia G42?
The Honor X8 5G has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8 5G or the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G42 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 5/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8 5G over the Nokia G42?
The Honor X8 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.