Nokia G42 vs Tecno Pop 6 Go

Comparing the Nokia G42 (2023) and the Tecno Pop 6 Go (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 23/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 5 MP; the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 6 Go doesn't; the Nokia G42 is thinner (8.6mm vs 10.9mm).

The Nokia G42 is noticeably better than the Tecno Pop 6 Go — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Performance 41
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 57
Value for money
Tecno Pop 6 Go
Performance
Display 36
Camera 10
Battery 32
Portability 20
Value for money
What makes Nokia G42 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP

  • Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (44/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better portability (57/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Tecno Pop 6 Go better?

  • Overall rating 23/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Tecno Pop 6 Go, the Nokia G42 scores 16 points higher (39/100 vs 23/100). 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 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 Go (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 Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 Go (57/100 vs 20/100).

Nokia G42: The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.
Tecno Pop 6 Go: The Tecno Pop 6 Go is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia G42 Tecno Pop 6 Go
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
AnTuTu 477542
Geekbench Single 746
Geekbench Multi 1816
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.0" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1612 480x960
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 20W
Main camera 50 MP 5 MP
Front camera 8 MP 5 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 1GB / 2GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 32GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 Android 11 (Go edition), HiOS
Brightness (peak) 560 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm 160.3×78.8×10.9 mm
Weight 193 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Tecno Pop 6 Go
  • Main: 5MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Nokia G42
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Tecno Pop 6 Go
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 480x960
  • Refresh rate: —
36
display
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Tecno Pop 6 Go
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 Go (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 Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 Go (57/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Tecno Pop 6 Go?

The Nokia G42 is noticeably better than the Tecno Pop 6 Go — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Tecno Pop 6 Go?

The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Tecno Pop 6 Go — 23/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Tecno Pop 6 Go?

The Nokia G42 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Tecno Pop 6 Go?

The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pop 6 Go is a better fit for everyday use.