Motorola Moto G42 vs Redmi K80 Pro

The Motorola Moto G42 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Redmi K80 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 44/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,014,660 vs 421,228); the Motorola Moto G42 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 215g).

The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 by 37 points (81/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G42
Performance 31
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 43
Portability 74
Value for money
Redmi K80 Pro
Performance 91
Display 90
Camera 67
Battery 87
Portability 45
Value for money 86
What makes Motorola Moto G42 better?
  • Lighter: 175g vs 215g

  • Better portability (74/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3014660 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1410
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G42 vs the Redmi K80 Pro, the Redmi K80 Pro scores 37 points higher (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G42 notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Pro (74/100 vs 45/100).

Motorola Moto G42: The Motorola Moto G42 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K80 Pro: The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G42 Redmi K80 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 421228 3014660
Geekbench Single 412 3041
Geekbench Multi 1410 9494
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 18W 120W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 32 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.4×73.5×8.0 mm 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm
Weight 175 g 215 g
Launch price $511
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G42
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Redmi K80 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 32MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
67
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G42
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
84
display
Redmi K80 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G42
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Redmi K80 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G42 and Redmi K80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G42 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
44/100
421228 AnTuTu
Redmi K80 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
81/100 +86.0%
3014660 AnTuTu

Redmi K80 Pro leads Motorola Moto G42 by 86.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G42
Price unknown
Redmi K80 Pro
$511
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (91/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (67/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (87/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G42 notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Pro (74/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 by 37 points (81/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G42 and the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Motorola Moto G42 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Redmi K80 Pro — 81/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi K80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi K80 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G42 over the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Motorola Moto G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.