Huawei nova Y61 vs Nokia G42
Comparing the Huawei nova Y61 (2022) and the Nokia G42 (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 37/100 (a 2-point difference).
Huawei nova Y61
Nokia G42
- Lighter: 188g vs 193g
- Overall rating 37/100
- Faster charging: 20W vs 5W
- Better display (44/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova Y61 vs the Nokia G42, the Nokia G42 scores 2 points higher (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova Y61 | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 560 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×75.8×8.9 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Huawei nova Y61
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova Y61
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei nova Y61
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100.
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y61 or the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G42 edges out the Huawei nova Y61 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y61 and the Nokia G42?
The Huawei nova Y61 has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y61 over the Nokia G42?
The Huawei nova Y61 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.