Huawei nova 14 Lite vs Nokia G42
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite (2025) and the Nokia G42 (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 14 Lite leads — 59/100 vs 39/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 14 Lite has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei nova 14 Lite is thinner (7.2mm vs 8.6mm).
Huawei nova 14 Lite
Nokia G42
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 191g vs 193g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 57/100)
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite vs the Nokia G42, the Huawei nova 14 Lite scores 20 points higher (59/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite leads (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite leads (59/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (59/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (72/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 14 Lite | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 560 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×75.5×7.2 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (80/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (59/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (72/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14 Lite or the Nokia G42?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 20 points (59/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14 Lite and the Nokia G42?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14 Lite or the Nokia G42?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite leads on camera score (44/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 14 Lite over the Nokia G42?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.