Huawei Pura X Max vs Nokia G42
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 39/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 229g).
Huawei Pura X Max
Nokia G42
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 57/100)
- Lighter: 193g vs 229g
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Nokia G42, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 31 points higher (70/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (77/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 1816 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 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 | 8 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) | 2500 nits | 560 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | — |
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Nokia G42 by 341.3% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia G42
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (77/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (81/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (55/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (72/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Nokia G42?
The Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 31 points (70/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Nokia G42?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Nokia G42?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Nokia G42?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Nokia G42?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.