Motorola Moto G42 vs Redmi K90 Max
The Motorola Moto G42 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 44/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 421,228); the Motorola Moto G42 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 227g).
Motorola Moto G42
Redmi K90 Max
- Lighter: 175g vs 227g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G42 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 30 points higher (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Motorola Moto G42 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G42 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (74/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G42 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8550 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×73.5×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $504 |
Motorola Moto G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Motorola Moto G42
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Motorola Moto G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Moto G42 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Motorola Moto G42 by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Moto G42
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (95/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Motorola Moto G42 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (78/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G42 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (74/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 by 30 points (74/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G42 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Motorola Moto G42 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 74/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G42 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Motorola Moto G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.