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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 94/100 vs 44/100 (a 50-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 (3,942,923 vs 421,228).

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 by 50 points (94/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G42
Performance 31
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 43
Portability 74
Value for money
Redmi K100 Pro
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability
Value for money
What makes Motorola Moto G42 better?

  • Overall rating 44/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1410
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (98/100 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, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 50 points higher (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (98/100 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 (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100). 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).

Motorola Moto G42: The Motorola Moto G42 is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G42 Redmi K100 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 421228 3942923
Geekbench Single 412 3640
Geekbench Multi 1410 11033
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1200x2608
Refresh rate 2560 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, HyperOS 3
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/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Redmi K100 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G42
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
84
display
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2560 Hz
91
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G42
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G42 and Redmi K100 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G42 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
44/100
421228 AnTuTu
Redmi K100 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
94/100 +89.3%
3942923 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro leads Motorola Moto G42 by 89.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (98/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100).

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 50 points (94/100 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 — 94/100.

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 (98/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G42 over the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Motorola Moto G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.