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 (3,150,555 vs 424,216); the Motorola Moto G42 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G42
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Motorola Moto G42 better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 207g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Higher performance (91/100 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)
Comparison verdict
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 (91/100 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 (91/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G42 | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 9287 | |
| 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 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G42
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G42
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (91/100 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).
Frequently asked questions
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 (91/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G42 over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.