Nokia G42 vs Tecno Pova 6
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Tecno Pova 6 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 6 leads — 49/100 vs 39/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 6 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Tecno Pova 6 is faster in AnTuTu (524,785 vs 477,542).
Nokia G42
Tecno Pova 6
- Lighter: 193g vs 206g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 524785 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Tecno Pova 6, the Tecno Pova 6 scores 10 points higher (49/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 6 leads (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 6 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 6 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 6 is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 6 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Tecno Pova 6 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Tecno Pova 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 14, HIOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 166.2×76.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $200 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Pova 6
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Pova 6
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 6
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G42 and Tecno Pova 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova 6 leads Nokia G42 by 9.0% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia G42
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 6 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 6 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (66/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 6 is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 6 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (61/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Tecno Pova 6 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Tecno Pova 6?
The Tecno Pova 6 is noticeably better than the Nokia G42 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Tecno Pova 6?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Tecno Pova 6 — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Tecno Pova 6?
The Tecno Pova 6 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Tecno Pova 6?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pova 6 is a better fit for everyday use.