Nokia G42 vs Poco F9 Ultra
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 39/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Poco F9 Ultra
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 238g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Poco F9 Ultra, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 51 points higher (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (57/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Poco F9 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 4165108 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8050 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 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 238 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G42 and Poco F9 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Nokia G42 by 88.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (91/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (91/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (57/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 51 points (90/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Poco F9 Ultra — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.