Motorola Moto G42 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
The Motorola Moto G42 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads — 78/100 vs 19/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,372,440 vs 421,228); the Motorola Moto G42 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 230g).
Motorola Moto G42
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- Lighter: 175g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4372440 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (57/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G42 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ scores 59 points higher (78/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (47/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (47/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (92/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G42 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the Motorola Moto G42 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G42 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 4372440 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| 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 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×73.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 175 g | 230 g | |
| Price | — | $760 |
Motorola Moto G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Moto G42
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Moto G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Motorola Moto G42 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads Motorola Moto G42 by 90.4% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Moto G42
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (97/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (47/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (92/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G42 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (81/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the Motorola Moto G42 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 by 59 points (78/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G42 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Motorola Moto G42 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on camera score (47/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G42 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Motorola Moto G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.