Nokia 4.2 vs Poco F8
The Nokia 4.2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $169 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 18/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 193,115); the Nokia 4.2 is noticeably lighter (161g vs 205g).
Nokia 4.2
Poco F8
- Lighter: 161g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $169 vs $499
- Better portability (78/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Nokia 4.2 vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 57 points higher (75/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Nokia 4.2 — 6/100, Poco F8 — 76/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 4.2 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (78/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nokia 4.2 | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 193115 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 199 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 795 | 9494 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1520x720 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 149.0×71.3×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 161 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $169 | $499 |
Nokia 4.2
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nokia 4.2
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1520x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 4.2
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nokia 4.2 and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Nokia 4.2 by 93.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $330. Nokia 4.2 was $330 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (92/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (90/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (86/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 4.2 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (78/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 4.2 or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 by 57 points (75/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 4.2 and the Poco F8?
The Nokia 4.2 has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Poco F8 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 4.2 or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 4.2 or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 4.2 over the Poco F8?
The Nokia 4.2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.