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 — 70/100 vs 44/100 (a 26-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 (2,708,482 vs 421,228); the Motorola Moto G42 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 219g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 by 26 points (70/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G42
Performance 31
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 43
Portability 74
Value for money
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 87
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 82
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: 2708482 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 1410
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (87/100 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 26 points higher (70/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (87/100 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 (87/100 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).

Motorola Moto G42: The Motorola Moto G42 is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G42 Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 421228 2708482
Geekbench Single 412 2680
Geekbench Multi 1410 8358
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/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G42
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
84
display
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G42
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G42 and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G42 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
44/100
421228 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
70/100 +84.4%
2708482 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Motorola Moto G42 by 84.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G42
Price unknown
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (87/100 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 26 points (70/100 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 — 70/100.

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (87/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G42 over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Motorola Moto G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.