Motorola Moto G42 vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Motorola Moto G42 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 44/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 421,228); the Motorola Moto G42 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 207g).
Motorola Moto G42
Vivo iQOO 13
- Lighter: 175g vs 207g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G42 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 40 points higher (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G42 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (74/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G42 | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×73.5×8.0 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $650 |
Motorola Moto G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Moto G42
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Moto G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Moto G42 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Motorola Moto G42 by 86.5% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Moto G42
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (92/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (73/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G42 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (74/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 by 40 points (84/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G42 and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Motorola Moto G42 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G42 over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Motorola Moto G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.