Nokia G42 vs Tecno Pop 6
Comparing the Nokia G42 (2023) and the Tecno Pop 6 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 33/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 5 MP; the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 6 doesn't; the Nokia G42 is thinner (8.6mm vs 9.7mm).
Nokia G42
Tecno Pop 6
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Tecno Pop 6, the Nokia G42 scores 6 points higher (39/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pop 6 leads (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 and the Tecno Pop 6 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pop 6 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 (57/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Tecno Pop 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | — | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.1" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 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 | 157.8×73.8×9.7 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Pop 6
- Main: 5MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Pop 6
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pop 6
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 and the Tecno Pop 6 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pop 6 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (66/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 (57/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Tecno Pop 6?
The Nokia G42 edges out the Tecno Pop 6 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Tecno Pop 6?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Tecno Pop 6 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Tecno Pop 6?
The Nokia G42 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Tecno Pop 6?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pop 6 is a better fit for everyday use.