Nokia G42 vs Tecno Pova 7 5G
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Tecno Pova 7 5G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 5G leads — 54/100 vs 39/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Tecno Pova 7 5G is faster in AnTuTu (854,047 vs 477,542).
Nokia G42
Tecno Pova 7 5G
- Lighter: 193g vs 205g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 854047 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (49/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Tecno Pova 7 5G, the Tecno Pova 7 5G scores 15 points higher (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G leads (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G is a bit better (49/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Tecno Pova 7 5G are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Tecno Pova 7 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 854047 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 193 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $200 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Pova 7 5G
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 7 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nokia G42 and Tecno Pova 7 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova 7 5G leads Nokia G42 by 44.1% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia G42
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G is a bit better (49/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (66/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (79/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Tecno Pova 7 5G are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Tecno Pova 7 5G?
The Tecno Pova 7 5G is noticeably better than the Nokia G42 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Tecno Pova 7 5G?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Tecno Pova 7 5G — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Tecno Pova 7 5G?
The Tecno Pova 7 5G leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Tecno Pova 7 5G?
The Tecno Pova 7 5G leads on performance (49/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Tecno Pova 7 5G?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pova 7 5G is a better fit for those who care about battery life.