Nokia G42 vs Poco X7 Pro
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Poco X7 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra; estimated prices are $150 and $369. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X7 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 39/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X7 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco X7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,884,839 vs 477,542).
Nokia G42
Poco X7 Pro
- Lighter: 193g vs 195g
- Cheaper: $150 vs $369
- Overall rating 39/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1884839 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1579 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6100 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (68/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Poco X7 Pro, the Poco X7 Pro scores 25 points higher (64/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X7 Pro leads (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X7 Pro leads (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X7 Pro leads (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X7 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X7 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X7 Pro and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X7 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Poco X7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 1884839 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1579 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 6100 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 160.8×75.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 195 g | |
| Price | $150 | $369 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco X7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X7 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Poco X7 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G42 and Poco X7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X7 Pro leads Nokia G42 by 74.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $219. Nokia G42 is cheaper by $219.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (75/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (83/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X7 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X7 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (65/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X7 Pro and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco X7 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Poco X7 Pro?
The Poco X7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 25 points (64/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Poco X7 Pro?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Poco X7 Pro — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Poco X7 Pro?
The Poco X7 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Poco X7 Pro?
The Poco X7 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Poco X7 Pro?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X7 Pro is a better fit for active users.