Motorola Moto G42 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Motorola Moto G42 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 44/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 421,228); the Motorola Moto G42 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 215g).
Motorola Moto G42
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Lighter: 175g vs 215g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G42 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 28 points higher (72/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (93/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100. In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G42 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (74/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G42 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×73.5×8.0 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Motorola Moto G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Moto G42
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Moto G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Moto G42 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Motorola Moto G42 by 87.8% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Moto G42
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (93/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (68/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G42 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (74/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 by 28 points (72/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G42 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Motorola Moto G42 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G42 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Motorola Moto G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.