Motorola Moto G42 vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Motorola Moto G42 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 44/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,722,803 vs 424,216).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G42
Redmi K100 Pro Max
What makes Motorola Moto G42 better?
- Overall rating 44/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G42 vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 49 points higher (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (97/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (95/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G42 | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3722803 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×73.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 175 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $730 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G42
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G42 and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Motorola Moto G42 by 88.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G42
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (97/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (90/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (95/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 by 49 points (93/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G42 and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Motorola Moto G42 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 93/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G42 over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.