Motorola Moto G42 vs Redmi Turbo 5

The Motorola Moto G42 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 67/100 vs 44/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 421,228); the Motorola Moto G42 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 204g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 by 23 points (67/100 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
Performance 80
Display 85
Camera 37
Battery 74
Portability 55
Value for money 86
What makes Motorola Moto G42 better?
  • Lighter: 175g vs 204g

  • Better portability (74/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1410
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (80/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G42 vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 23 points higher (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (80/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (80/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Motorola Moto G42 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Motorola Moto G42 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G42 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (74/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Moto G42: The Motorola Moto G42 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G42 Redmi Turbo 5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu 421228 2809170
Geekbench Single 412 1553
Geekbench Multi 1410 6403
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2756x1268
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7560 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
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.4×73.5×8.0 mm 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm
Weight 175 g 204 g
Launch price $250
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G42
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 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
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G42
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Moto G42 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
44/100
421228 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
67/100 +85.0%
2809170 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Motorola Moto G42 by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G42
Price unknown
Redmi Turbo 5
$250
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (80/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Motorola Moto G42 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Motorola Moto G42 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (74/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G42 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (74/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 by 23 points (67/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G42 and the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Motorola Moto G42 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 67/100.

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

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (80/100 vs 31/100).

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

The Motorola Moto G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.