Nokia 4.2 vs Poco F7

The Nokia 4.2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, while the Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; launch prices were $169 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 66/100 vs 18/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,205,289 vs 193,115); the Nokia 4.2 is noticeably lighter (161g vs 215g).

The Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 by 48 points (66/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 4.2
Performance 12
Display 34
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 78
Value for money 6
Poco F7
Performance 81
Display 83
Camera 37
Battery 68
Portability 48
Value for money 70
What makes Nokia 4.2 better?
  • Lighter: 161g vs 215g
  • Cheaper at launch: $169 vs $399

  • Better portability (78/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Poco F7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2205289 vs 193115
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2070 vs 199
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6694 vs 795
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (81/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 4.2 vs the Poco F7, the Poco F7 scores 48 points higher (66/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (68/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Nokia 4.2 — 6/100, Poco F7 — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (83/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (68/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 4.2 significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (78/100 vs 48/100).

Nokia 4.2: The Nokia 4.2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco F7: The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 4.2 Poco F7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
AnTuTu 193115 2205289
Geekbench Single 199 2070
Geekbench Multi 795 6694
Display 5.7" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1520x720 2712x1220
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 5W 90W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 9 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 149.0×71.3×8.4 mm 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 161 g 215 g
Launch price $169 $399
Camera comparison
Nokia 4.2
  • Main: 13MP f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Poco F7
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 4.2
  • 5.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1520x720
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
34
display
Poco F7
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 4.2
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Poco F7
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 4.2 and Poco F7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 4.2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
18/100
193115 AnTuTu
Poco F7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
66/100 +91.2%
2205289 AnTuTu

Poco F7 leads Nokia 4.2 by 91.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 4.2
$169
Poco F7
$399

Launch price difference: $230. Nokia 4.2 was $230 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (81/100 vs 12/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (83/100 vs 34/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (37/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (68/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 4.2 significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (78/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 4.2 or the Poco F7?

The Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 by 48 points (66/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 4.2 and the Poco F7?

The Nokia 4.2 has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Poco F7 — 66/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 4.2 or the Poco F7?

The Poco F7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 4.2 or the Poco F7?

The Poco F7 leads on performance (81/100 vs 12/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 4.2 over the Poco F7?

The Nokia 4.2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.