Honor GT Pro vs Motorola Moto G42
The Honor GT Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Motorola Moto G42 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT Pro leads — 83/100 vs 44/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT Pro has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the Honor GT Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,280,245 vs 424,216); the Motorola Moto G42 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT Pro
Motorola Moto G42
What makes Honor GT Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3280245 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G42 better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 212g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor GT Pro vs the Motorola Moto G42, the Honor GT Pro scores 39 points higher (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (70/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (70/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G42 notably outperforms the Honor GT Pro (74/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT Pro | Motorola Moto G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 3280245 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2800 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×8.6 mm | 160.4×73.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | $485 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor GT Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Moto G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor GT Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Moto G42
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor GT Pro
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Moto G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor GT Pro and Motorola Moto G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor GT Pro leads Motorola Moto G42 by 673.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto G42
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (92/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (81/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (70/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G42 notably outperforms the Honor GT Pro (74/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor GT Pro or the Motorola Moto G42?
The Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 by 39 points (83/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Honor GT Pro and the Motorola Moto G42?
The Honor GT Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Motorola Moto G42 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor GT Pro or the Motorola Moto G42?
The Honor GT Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor GT Pro or the Motorola Moto G42?
The Honor GT Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor GT Pro over the Motorola Moto G42?
The Honor GT Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.