Nokia 4.2 vs Poco F8 Ultra
The Nokia 4.2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, while the Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $169 and $729. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 18/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,640,351 vs 193,115); the Nokia 4.2 is noticeably lighter (161g vs 218g).
Nokia 4.2
Poco F8 Ultra
- Lighter: 161g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $169 vs $729
- Better portability (78/100 vs 49/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3640351 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Nokia 4.2 vs the Poco F8 Ultra, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 71 points higher (89/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Nokia 4.2 — 6/100, Poco F8 Ultra — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (97/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 4.2 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (78/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Nokia 4.2 | Poco F8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 193115 | 3640351 | |
| Geekbench Single | 199 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 795 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1520x720 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.0×71.3×8.4 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 161 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $169 | $729 |
Nokia 4.2
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia 4.2
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1520x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 4.2
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nokia 4.2 and Poco F8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Nokia 4.2 by 94.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $560. Nokia 4.2 was $560 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (97/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (90/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (85/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 4.2 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (78/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 4.2 or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 by 71 points (89/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 4.2 and the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Nokia 4.2 has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Poco F8 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 4.2 or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 4.2 or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 4.2 over the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Nokia 4.2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.