Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs Nokia G42
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads — 67/100 vs 39/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 214g).
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
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 (57/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Lighter: 193g vs 214g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs the Nokia G42, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro scores 28 points higher (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (57/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (57/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon 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 | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 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/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $750 | — |
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 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
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads Nokia G42 by 238.8% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia G42
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (68/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (85/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (57/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 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 48/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Nokia G42?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 28 points (67/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the Nokia G42?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Nokia G42?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads on camera score (57/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Nokia G42?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro over the Nokia G42?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.