Nokia 4.2 vs Tecno Pova Curve
The Nokia 4.2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, while the Tecno Pova Curve (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate; estimated prices are $169 and $219. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova Curve leads — 37/100 vs 9/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Curve has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Tecno Pova Curve is faster in AnTuTu (877,641 vs 193,115); the Nokia 4.2 is noticeably lighter (161g vs 189g).
Nokia 4.2
Tecno Pova Curve
- Lighter: 161g vs 189g
- Cheaper: $169 vs $219
- Better design/ergonomics (98/100 vs 63/100)
- Better value for money (98/100 vs 95/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 877641 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia 4.2 vs the Tecno Pova Curve, the Tecno Pova Curve scores 28 points higher (37/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Curve leads (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve leads (49/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Nokia 4.2 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (49/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia 4.2 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 4.2 and the Tecno Pova Curve are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100).
| Specification | Nokia 4.2 | Tecno Pova Curve | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 193115 | 877641 | |
| Geekbench Single | 199 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 795 | 2813 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1520x720 | 1080x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 149.0×71.3×8.4 mm | 164.3×74.6×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 161 g | 189 g | |
| Price | $169 | $219 |
Nokia 4.2
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Pova Curve
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Nokia 4.2
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1520x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Pova Curve
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia 4.2
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova Curve
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 4.2 and Tecno Pova Curve, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova Curve leads Nokia 4.2 by 78.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $50. Nokia 4.2 is cheaper by $50.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Nokia 4.2 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (35/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (49/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia 4.2 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (98/100 vs 63/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 4.2 and the Tecno Pova Curve are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 4.2 or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 by 28 points (37/100 vs 9/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 4.2 and the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Nokia 4.2 has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Tecno Pova Curve — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 4.2 or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Tecno Pova Curve leads on camera score (35/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 4.2 over the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Nokia 4.2 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Pova Curve is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.