Nokia G42 vs Poco F7
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 66/100 vs 39/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,199,079 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Poco F7
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 215g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Poco F7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2199079 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Poco F7, the Poco F7 scores 27 points higher (66/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (80/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (80/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Poco F7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 2199079 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 2072 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 6649 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| 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 | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $399 |
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G42 and Poco F7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 leads Nokia G42 by 78.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia G42
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (80/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (83/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (68/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Poco F7?
The Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 27 points (66/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Poco F7?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Poco F7 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Poco F7?
The Poco F7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Poco F7?
The Poco F7 leads on performance (80/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Poco F7?
The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.