Motorola Moto G42 vs Nubia Neo 5

The Motorola Moto G42 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 19/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5000).

The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G42 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G42
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 31
Battery 36
Design 81
Value for money 55
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Moto G42 better?

  • Better camera (31/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 18W

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G42 vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 12 points higher (31/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G42 and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G42 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Motorola Moto G42: The Motorola Moto G42 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Neo 5: The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G42 Nubia Neo 5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G Unisoc T9300
AnTuTu 421228
Geekbench Single 412
Geekbench Multi 1410
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 900x1940
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6050 mAh
Charging 18W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 8GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 160.4×73.5×8.0 mm
Weight 175 g
Price
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G42
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G42
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G42
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G42 and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (51/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G42 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (81/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G42 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G42 and the Nubia Neo 5?

The Motorola Moto G42 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G42 over the Nubia Neo 5?

The Motorola Moto G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.