Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Nokia G42
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 39/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 239g).
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Nokia G42
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
- Lighter: 193g vs 239g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Nokia G42, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 35 points higher (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (77/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (68/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (57/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 560 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | — |
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Nokia G42 by 340.1% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia G42
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (77/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (84/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (68/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (57/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Nokia G42?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 35 points (74/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Nokia G42?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Nokia G42?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Nokia G42?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Nokia G42?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.