Motorola Moto G42 vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro

The Motorola Moto G42 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 44/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,289,721 vs 421,228); the Motorola Moto G42 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 229g).

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 by 29 points (73/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G42
Performance 31
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 43
Portability 74
Value for money
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Performance 92
Display 80
Camera 52
Battery 72
Portability 32
Value for money 66
What makes Motorola Moto G42 better?
  • Lighter: 175g vs 229g

  • Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (74/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3289721 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1410
  • Bigger battery: 7050 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G42 vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 29 points higher (73/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G42 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G42 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (74/100 vs 32/100).

Motorola Moto G42: The Motorola Moto G42 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G42 Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 421228 3289721
Geekbench Single 412 3041
Geekbench Multi 1410 9494
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2480x1116
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7050 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 160.4×73.5×8.0 mm 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm
Weight 175 g 229 g
Launch price $549
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G42
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G42
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
84
display
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G42
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • 7050 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 11:38 hrs, total 28:35 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G42 and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G42 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
44/100
421228 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100 +87.2%
3289721 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads Motorola Moto G42 by 87.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G42
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
$549
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (92/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G42 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (52/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (72/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G42 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (74/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 by 29 points (73/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G42 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?

The Motorola Moto G42 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G42 over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?

The Motorola Moto G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.