Nokia G42 vs Poco F8 Ultra
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,651,476 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Poco F8 Ultra
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 218g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Poco F8 Ultra, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Poco F8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 3651476 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 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 | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $729 |
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G42 and Poco F8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Nokia G42 by 86.9% 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (97/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (90/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Poco F8 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.