Motorola Moto G42 vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Motorola Moto G42 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 44/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 424,216); the Motorola Moto G42 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G42
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Motorola Moto G42 better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 208g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G42 vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 48 points higher (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (96/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G42 notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (74/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G42 | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×73.5×8.0 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G42
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G42 and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Motorola Moto G42 by 89.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G42
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (96/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G42 notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (74/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 by 48 points (92/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G42 and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Motorola Moto G42 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G42 over the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.