Nokia G42 vs Poco M6 Pro
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Poco M6 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra; estimated prices are $150 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M6 Pro leads — 53/100 vs 39/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco M6 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (551,784 vs 477,542).
Nokia G42
Poco M6 Pro
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 730
- Cheaper: $150 vs $220
- Overall rating 39/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 551784 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1983 vs 1816
- Faster charging: 67W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 179g vs 193g
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (62/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Poco M6 Pro, the Poco M6 Pro scores 14 points higher (53/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Pro leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Pro leads (62/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M6 Pro leads (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco M6 Pro and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M6 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (62/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (80/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M6 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Poco M6 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 551784 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 730 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 1983 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 13 / MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 193 g | 179 g | |
| Price | $150 | $220 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco M6 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco M6 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Poco M6 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nokia G42 and Poco M6 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M6 Pro leads Nokia G42 by 13.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $70. Nokia G42 is cheaper by $70.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M6 Pro and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M6 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (79/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (62/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (80/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco M6 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Poco M6 Pro?
The Poco M6 Pro is noticeably better than the Nokia G42 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Poco M6 Pro?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Poco M6 Pro — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Poco M6 Pro?
The Poco M6 Pro leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Poco M6 Pro?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco M6 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.