Nokia G42 vs Tecno Pova Curve
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Tecno Pova Curve (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova Curve leads — 58/100 vs 39/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Curve has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Tecno Pova Curve is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 477,542); the Tecno Pova Curve is thinner (7.5mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Tecno Pova Curve
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes Tecno Pova Curve better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 189g vs 193g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Tecno Pova Curve, the Tecno Pova Curve scores 19 points higher (58/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve leads (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Tecno Pova Curve | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 164.3×74.6×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | $219 |
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Pova Curve
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Pova Curve
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova Curve
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G42 and Tecno Pova Curve, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova Curve leads Nokia G42 by 45.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia G42
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (89/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (64/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Tecno Pova Curve is noticeably better than the Nokia G42 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Tecno Pova Curve — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Tecno Pova Curve leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Tecno Pova Curve leads on performance (55/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Tecno Pova Curve?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Tecno Pova Curve (89/100 vs 44/100).