Motorola Moto G42 vs Redmi K100
The Motorola Moto G42 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 44/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,298,726 vs 424,216); the Motorola Moto G42 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G42
Redmi K100
What makes Motorola Moto G42 better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 234g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3298726 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G42 vs the Redmi K100, the Redmi K100 scores 29 points higher (73/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 and the Motorola Moto G42 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G42 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (74/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G42 | Redmi K100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3298726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×73.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 175 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G42
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G42 and Redmi K100, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 leads Motorola Moto G42 by 87.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (92/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 and the Motorola Moto G42 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G42 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (74/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 by 29 points (73/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G42 and the Redmi K100?
The Motorola Moto G42 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Redmi K100 — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G42 over the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.