Nokia G42 vs Poco C65
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 33/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 is faster in AnTuTu (477,542 vs 348,562).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Poco C65
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 375
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 1031
- Faster charging: 20W vs 18W
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Poco C65 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 193g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Poco C65, the Nokia G42 scores 6 points higher (39/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 leads (41/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Poco C65 (41/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 and the Poco C65 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Poco C65 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 375 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 1031 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 13 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $99 |
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco C65
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco C65
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Poco C65
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G42 and Poco C65, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia G42 leads Poco C65 by 37.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia G42
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Poco C65 (41/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 and the Poco C65 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Poco C65?
The Nokia G42 edges out the Poco C65 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Poco C65?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Poco C65 — 33/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Poco C65?
The Nokia G42 leads on performance (41/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Poco C65?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Nokia G42 (41/100 vs 25/100).