Motorola Moto G42 vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
The Motorola Moto G42 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads — 50/100 vs 44/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (820,210 vs 424,216); the Motorola Moto G42 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 194g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G42
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
What makes Motorola Moto G42 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 175g vs 194g
- Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 820210 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 1059 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3012 vs 1423
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G42 vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 6 points higher (50/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (55/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (55/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G42 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Motorola Moto G42 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Motorola Moto G42 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G42 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (74/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G42 | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×73.5×8.0 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G42
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G42 and Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads Motorola Moto G42 by 48.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (55/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G42 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (84/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Motorola Moto G42 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Motorola Moto G42 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G42 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (74/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) edges out the Motorola Moto G42 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G42 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Motorola Moto G42 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 50/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on performance (55/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G42 over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (55/100 vs 31/100).