Nokia G42 vs Poco C85 4G
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Poco C85 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 38/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85 4G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Nokia G42 is faster in AnTuTu (477,542 vs 358,383).
Nokia G42
Poco C85 4G
- Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 1416
- Lighter: 193g vs 205g
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 56/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Poco C85 4G, the Nokia G42 scores 1 points higher (39/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 leads (41/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 4G leads (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (41/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Poco C85 4G is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 4G is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Poco C85 4G are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Poco C85 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 810 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco C85 4G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco C85 4G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Poco C85 4G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G42 and Poco C85 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia G42 leads Poco C85 4G by 33.2% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (41/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco C85 4G is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 4G is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Poco C85 4G are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Poco C85 4G?
The Nokia G42 edges out the Poco C85 4G by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Poco C85 4G?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Poco C85 4G — 38/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Poco C85 4G?
The Nokia G42 leads on performance (41/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Poco C85 4G?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco C85 4G is a better fit for everyday use.