Motorola Moto G42 vs Redmi K100 Pro
The Motorola Moto G42 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 91/100 vs 44/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,531,378 vs 424,216).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G42
Redmi K100 Pro
What makes Motorola Moto G42 better?
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3531378 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G42 vs the Redmi K100 Pro, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 47 points higher (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G42 and the Redmi K100 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (95/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G42 | Redmi K100 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3531378 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 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 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×73.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 175 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K100 Pro
- 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
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G42 and Redmi K100 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro leads Motorola Moto G42 by 88.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (96/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G42 and the Redmi K100 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (90/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro 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?
The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 by 47 points (91/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G42 and the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Motorola Moto G42 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Redmi K100 Pro — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (96/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G42 over the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.