Huawei nova 10z vs Nokia G42
Comparing the Huawei nova 10z (2022) and the Nokia G42 (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 10z leads — 43/100 vs 39/100 (a 4-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 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10z doesn't.
Huawei nova 10z
Nokia G42
- Faster charging: 40W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 193g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (57/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 57/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 10z vs the Nokia G42, the Huawei nova 10z scores 4 points higher (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10z leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 leads (43/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 10z is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10z is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (43/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10z is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 10z | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | — | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 560 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 160.7×73.3×8.4 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Huawei nova 10z
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 10z
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei nova 10z
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 10z is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10z is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (43/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10z is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10z or the Nokia G42?
The Huawei nova 10z edges out the Nokia G42 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10z and the Nokia G42?
The Huawei nova 10z has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10z or the Nokia G42?
The Huawei nova 10z leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 10z over the Nokia G42?
The Huawei nova 10z is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.