Motorola Moto G42 vs Redmi K80 Ultra

The Motorola Moto G42 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 44/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,876,004 vs 421,228); the Motorola Moto G42 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 219g).

The Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 by 29 points (73/100 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 Ultra
Performance 89
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 40
Value for money 86
What makes Motorola Moto G42 better?
  • Lighter: 175g vs 219g

  • Better portability (74/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2876004 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 1410
  • Bigger battery: 7410 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G42 vs the Redmi K80 Ultra, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 29 points higher (73/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra and the Motorola Moto G42 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G42 significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (74/100 vs 40/100).

Motorola Moto G42: The Motorola Moto G42 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K80 Ultra: The Redmi K80 Ultra 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 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
AnTuTu 421228 2876004
Geekbench Single 412 2729
Geekbench Multi 1410 8430
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.8" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1280x2772
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7410 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 / 1TB
OS Android 12 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.4×73.5×8.0 mm
Weight 175 g 219 g
Launch price $350
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G42
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G42
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
84
display
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G42
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • 7410 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Moto G42 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
44/100
421228 AnTuTu
Redmi K80 Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
73/100 +85.4%
2876004 AnTuTu

Redmi K80 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G42 by 85.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G42
Price unknown
Redmi K80 Ultra
$350
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (89/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra and the Motorola Moto G42 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (86/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G42 significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (74/100 vs 40/100).

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

The Redmi K80 Ultra 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 K80 Ultra?

The Motorola Moto G42 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Redmi K80 Ultra — 73/100.

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

The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (89/100 vs 31/100).

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

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