Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G vs Nokia G42
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads — 66/100 vs 39/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 213g).
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
Nokia G42
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Lighter: 193g vs 213g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G vs the Nokia G42, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G scores 27 points higher (66/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1417 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3851 | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 560 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads Nokia G42 by 238.8% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (68/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (85/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (51/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (75/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G or the Nokia G42?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 27 points (66/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G and the Nokia G42?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G or the Nokia G42?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G or the Nokia G42?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads on performance (68/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G over the Nokia G42?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.