Nokia G42 vs Poco F8 Pro
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 39/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,024,818 vs 477,542).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Poco F8 Pro
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 199g
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3024818 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Poco F8 Pro, the Poco F8 Pro scores 40 points higher (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (70/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Poco F8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 3024818 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6210 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 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 | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | $529 |
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G42 and Poco F8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Nokia G42 by 84.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia G42
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (83/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (70/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (68/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 40 points (79/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Poco F8 Pro?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Poco F8 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.