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 (3,068,164 vs 424,216); the Motorola Moto G42 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G42
Redmi K80 Pro
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: 3068164 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1423
- 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G42 | Redmi K80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3068164 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 9287 | |
| 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/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G42
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K80 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K80 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G42 and Redmi K80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Pro leads Motorola Moto G42 by 86.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G42
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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 Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.