Nokia G42 vs Poco F7 Ultra

The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Poco F7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $150 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 39/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 Ultra has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,931,492 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 212g).

The Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 43 points (82/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Performance 41
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 57
Value for money 54
Poco F7 Ultra
Performance 91
Display 90
Camera 71
Battery 84
Portability 48
Value for money 90
What makes Nokia G42 better?
  • Lighter: 193g vs 212g
  • Cheaper: $150 vs $500

  • Better portability (57/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Poco F7 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2931492 vs 477542
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1816
  • Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 20W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (71/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better value for money (90/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Poco F7 Ultra, the Poco F7 Ultra scores 43 points higher (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (90/100 vs 54/100).

Nokia G42: The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco F7 Ultra: The Poco F7 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia G42 Poco F7 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 477542 2931492
Geekbench Single 746 3041
Geekbench Multi 1816 9494
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1612 3200x1440
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5300 mAh
Charging 20W 120W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 32 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 560 nits 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm
Weight 193 g 212 g
Price $150 $500
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Poco F7 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 32MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
71
camera
Display comparison
Nokia G42
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Poco F7 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Poco F7 Ultra
  • 5300 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 11:39 hrs, total 26:17 hrs
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia G42 and Poco F7 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia G42 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
39/100
477542 AnTuTu
Poco F7 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
82/100 +83.7%
2931492 AnTuTu

Poco F7 Ultra leads Nokia G42 by 83.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia G42
$150
Poco F7 Ultra
$500

Price difference: $350. Nokia G42 is cheaper by $350.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (91/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (90/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (71/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (84/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (90/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Poco F7 Ultra?

The Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 43 points (82/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Poco F7 Ultra?

The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Poco F7 Ultra — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Poco F7 Ultra?

The Poco F7 Ultra leads on camera score (71/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Poco F7 Ultra?

The Poco F7 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Poco F7 Ultra?

The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F7 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.