Huawei nova 10 SE vs Nokia G42
The Huawei nova 10 SE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 10 SE leads — 51/100 vs 39/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei nova 10 SE is thinner (7.4mm vs 8.6mm).
Huawei nova 10 SE
Nokia G42
- Faster charging: 66W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 184g vs 193g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 57/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 10 SE vs the Nokia G42, the Huawei nova 10 SE scores 12 points higher (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 SE leads (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 10 SE notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 SE is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 and the Huawei nova 10 SE are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 SE notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (76/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 10 SE | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 560 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×75.5×7.4 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 184 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Huawei nova 10 SE
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 10 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei nova 10 SE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 10 SE notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (67/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 SE is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 and the Huawei nova 10 SE are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 SE notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (76/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10 SE or the Nokia G42?
The Huawei nova 10 SE is noticeably better than the Nokia G42 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10 SE and the Nokia G42?
The Huawei nova 10 SE has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10 SE or the Nokia G42?
The Huawei nova 10 SE leads on camera score (44/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 10 SE over the Nokia G42?
The Huawei nova 10 SE is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.