Honor X8 vs Nokia G42
The Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G; estimated prices are $260 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 28/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia G42 is faster in AnTuTu (477,542 vs 421,228); the Honor X8 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 193g).
Honor X8
Nokia G42
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 193g
- Better display (48/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 57/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Cheaper: $150 vs $260
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 25/100)
- Better value for money (54/100 vs 6/100)
Comparing the Honor X8 vs the Nokia G42, the Nokia G42 scores 11 points higher (39/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 leads (41/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 leads (30/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 leads (43/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G42 leads (54/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X8 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Honor X8 (30/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Honor X8 (43/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (54/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | Honor X8 | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 20W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 52 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 560 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 193 g | |
| Price | $260 | $150 |
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X8 and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia G42 leads Honor X8 by 11.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $110. Nokia G42 is cheaper by $110.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X8 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Honor X8 (30/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Honor X8 (43/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (78/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (54/100 vs 6/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8 or the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G42 is noticeably better than the Honor X8 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X8 and the Nokia G42?
The Honor X8 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8 or the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G42 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 5/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8 or the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G42 leads on performance (41/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8 over the Nokia G42?
The Honor X8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.