Motorola Moto G42 vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Motorola Moto G42 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 44/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 421,228); the Motorola Moto G42 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 210g).
Motorola Moto G42
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Lighter: 175g vs 210g
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G42 vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 42 points higher (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G42 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G42 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (74/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G42 | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 4119955 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×73.5×8.0 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $561 |
Motorola Moto G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Moto G42
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Motorola Moto G42 and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Motorola Moto G42 by 89.8% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Moto G42
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G42 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (89/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G42 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (74/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 by 42 points (86/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G42 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Motorola Moto G42 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G42 over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Motorola Moto G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.