Nokia G42 5G vs Tecno Pova 6
On specifications alone, the Tecno Pova 6 comes out ahead overall with 6.8/10, but the right choice depends on what you care about most.
| Spec |  ₦219,999 |  ₦220,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₦219,999 cheapest | ₦220,000 |
| Price last checked | 15 Feb 2026 | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Screen | 6.6" · IPS LCD · 90Hz | 6.8" · IPS LCD · 120Hz |
| Resolution | 1612x720 | 1080x2460 |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
| Rear camera | 50MP + 2MP + 2MP (triple) | 108MP main + auxiliary lens |
| Front camera | 8MP | 32MP |
| Battery | 5000mAh | 6000mAh |
| Charging | 20W | 70W |
| 5G | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Software support | — | — |
| Weight | 195g | 200g |
| Camera score | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery score | 7/10 | 9/10 |
| Performance score | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Gaming score | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Overall score | 6.0/10 | 6.8/10 |
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Choose the Nokia G42 5G if…
- • Genuine 5G support at a sub-250k Nigerian price
- • Near-stock Android with promised long-term updates
- • Repairable design with QuickFix modular parts
Choose the Tecno Pova 6 if…
- • Massive 6000mAh battery with 70W fast charging
- • 120Hz FHD+ display
- • 108MP camera sensor