Motorola Moto G42 vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Motorola Moto G42 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 44/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,726,802 vs 424,216); the Motorola Moto G42 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G42
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
What makes Motorola Moto G42 better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 219g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2726802 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 9000 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 (80/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G42 vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 27 points higher (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Motorola Moto G42 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G42 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (74/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G42 | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 2726802 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 2725 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 8932 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 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 | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×73.5×8.0 mm | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $300 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G42
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G42 and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Motorola Moto G42 by 84.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto G42
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (89/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Motorola Moto G42 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G42 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (74/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 by 27 points (71/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G42 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Motorola Moto G42 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (89/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G42 over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.