Nokia G42 vs Tecno Pop 5X
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Tecno Pop 5X (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 28/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 5X doesn't; the Tecno Pop 5X is noticeably lighter (150g vs 193g).
Nokia G42
Tecno Pop 5X
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 39/100)
- Lighter: 150g vs 193g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Tecno Pop 5X, the Nokia G42 scores 11 points higher (39/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 leads (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 5X notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (78/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Tecno Pop 5X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 150 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Pop 5X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Pop 5X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pop 5X
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 5X notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (78/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Nokia G42 is noticeably better than the Tecno Pop 5X — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Tecno Pop 5X — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Nokia G42 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use.