Nokia G42 vs Poco C40
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 31/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C40 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP.
Nokia G42
Poco C40
- Faster charging: 20W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 204g
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 44/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Poco C40, the Nokia G42 scores 8 points higher (39/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Poco C40 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Poco C40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | JLQ | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco C40
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco C40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Poco C40
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Poco C40 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Poco C40?
The Nokia G42 edges out the Poco C40 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Poco C40?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Poco C40 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Poco C40?
The Nokia G42 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Poco C40?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use.