Motorola Moto G42 vs Nubia Z50S Pro
The Motorola Moto G42 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 19/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Moto G42 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 228g).
Motorola Moto G42
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Lighter: 175g vs 228g
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better camera (51/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G42 vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 18 points higher (37/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G42 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G42 | Nubia Z50S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 13, MyOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×73.5×8.0 mm | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 228 g | |
| Price | — | $662 |
Motorola Moto G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Moto G42
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Moto G42
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (51/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (54/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G42 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (81/100 vs 15/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Nubia Z50S Pro is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G42 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G42 and the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Motorola Moto G42 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G42 over the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Motorola Moto G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.