Nokia 4.2 vs Poco M8

The Nokia 4.2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, while the Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $169 and $209. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M8 leads — 54/100 vs 18/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8 has the bigger battery (5520 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco M8 is faster in AnTuTu (840,643 vs 193,115); the Nokia 4.2 is noticeably lighter (161g vs 178g).

The Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 by 36 points (54/100 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 M8
Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 34
Battery 54
Portability 79
Value for money 70
What makes Nokia 4.2 better?
  • Lighter: 161g vs 178g
  • Cheaper at launch: $169 vs $209

  • Overall rating 18/100
What makes Poco M8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 840643 vs 193115
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1015 vs 199
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2920 vs 795
  • Bigger battery: 5520 vs 3000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (55/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better camera (34/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better portability (79/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 4.2 vs the Poco M8, the Poco M8 scores 36 points higher (54/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 leads (55/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 leads (34/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 leads (54/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Nokia 4.2 — 6/100, Poco M8 — 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 M8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (55/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (79/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (34/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (54/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 and the Nokia 4.2 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).

Nokia 4.2: The Nokia 4.2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco M8: The Poco M8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 4.2 Poco M8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
AnTuTu 193115 840643
Geekbench Single 199 1015
Geekbench Multi 795 2920
Display 5.7" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1520x720 1080x2392
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 5520 mAh
Charging 5W 45W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 9 Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66
Dimensions 149.0×71.3×8.4 mm 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm
Weight 161 g 178 g
Launch price $169 $209
Camera comparison
Nokia 4.2
  • Main: 13MP f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Poco M8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 20MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 4.2
  • 5.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1520x720
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
34
display
Poco M8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 4.2
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Poco M8
  • 5520 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 4.2 and Poco M8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 4.2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
18/100
193115 AnTuTu
Poco M8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
54/100 +77.0%
840643 AnTuTu

Poco M8 leads Nokia 4.2 by 77.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 4.2
$169
Poco M8
$209

Launch price difference: $40. Nokia 4.2 was $40 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (55/100 vs 12/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (79/100 vs 34/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (34/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (54/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 and the Nokia 4.2 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 4.2 or the Poco M8?

The Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 by 36 points (54/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 4.2 and the Poco M8?

The Nokia 4.2 has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Poco M8 — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 4.2 or the Poco M8?

The Poco M8 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 4.2 or the Poco M8?

The Poco M8 leads on performance (55/100 vs 12/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 4.2 over the Poco M8?

The Nokia 4.2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco M8 is a better fit for everyday use.