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 — 80/100 vs 44/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 424,216); the Motorola Moto G42 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G42
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
What makes Motorola Moto G42 better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 230g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G42 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 36 points higher (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G42 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (74/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G42 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 4013168 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×73.5×8.0 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $660 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G42
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 8000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
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 89.4% 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 Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (52/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (86/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G42 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (74/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 36 points (80/100 vs 44/100).
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 44/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 80/100.
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 (52/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G42 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.