Motorola Moto G42 vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Motorola Moto G42 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 44/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 424,216); the Motorola Moto G42 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G42
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Motorola Moto G42 better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 223g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G42 vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 37 points higher (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G42 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (74/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G42 | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×73.5×8.0 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G42 and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Motorola Moto G42 by 91.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (52/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (88/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G42 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (74/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 by 37 points (81/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G42 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Motorola Moto G42 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G42 over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.