Nokia G42 vs Poco F9 Pro
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 39/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 477,542).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Poco F9 Pro
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 206g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 45 points higher (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Poco F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 3228426 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G42 and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Nokia G42 by 85.2% 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 F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (95/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (91/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (74/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro 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 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 45 points (84/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Poco F9 Pro?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.