Nokia G42 vs Poco M7
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Poco M7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M7 leads — 43/100 vs 39/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Nokia G42 is faster in AnTuTu (477,542 vs 467,392); the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M7 doesn't; the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 224g).
Nokia G42
Poco M7
- Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 1396
- Lighter: 193g vs 224g
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 33/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 43/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (74/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Poco M7, the Poco M7 scores 4 points higher (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 leads (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (41/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Poco M7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 467392 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $110 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco M7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco M7
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Poco M7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G42 and Poco M7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia G42 leads Poco M7 by 2.2% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia G42
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (41/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (74/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (58/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Poco M7?
The Poco M7 edges out the Nokia G42 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Poco M7?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Poco M7 — 43/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Poco M7?
The Nokia G42 leads on performance (41/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Poco M7?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco M7 is a better fit for everyday use.