Nokia G42 vs Poco M8s
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M8s leads — 51/100 vs 39/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco M8s is faster in AnTuTu (622,608 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 217g).
Nokia G42
Poco M8s
- Lighter: 193g vs 217g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 622608 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 938 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2183 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (48/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Poco M8s, the Poco M8s scores 12 points higher (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s leads (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8s significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (88/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Poco M8s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 622608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 938 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 2183 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2392 | |
| 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, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | — | $189 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G42 and Poco M8s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M8s leads Nokia G42 by 23.3% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia G42
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8s significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (88/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s 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 44/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Poco M8s?
The Poco M8s is noticeably better than the Nokia G42 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Poco M8s?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Poco M8s — 51/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Poco M8s?
The Poco M8s leads on performance (48/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Poco M8s?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use.