Nokia G42 vs Poco M6
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Poco M6 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M6 leads — 40/100 vs 39/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M6 is faster in AnTuTu (513,809 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Poco M6
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 732
- Faster charging: 20W vs 18W
- Lighter: 193g vs 195g
- Better display (44/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Poco M6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 513809 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1954 vs 1816
- Higher performance (42/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Poco M6, the Poco M6 scores 1 points higher (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco M6 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 and the Poco M6 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Poco M6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 513809 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 732 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 1954 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 13 / MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | $120 |
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco M6
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco M6
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Poco M6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G42 and Poco M6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M6 leads Nokia G42 by 7.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia G42
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M6 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 and the Poco M6 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Poco M6?
The Poco M6 edges out the Nokia G42 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Poco M6?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Poco M6 — 40/100.
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Poco M6?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Poco M6 (60/100 vs 57/100).