Motorola Moto G42 vs Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
The Motorola Moto G42 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 19/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Moto G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't.
Motorola Moto G42
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Overall rating 19/100
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (37/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G42 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro scores 14 points higher (33/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the Motorola Moto G42 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100. In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Motorola Moto G42 | Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×73.5×8.0 mm | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 175 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Motorola Moto G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Moto G42
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the Motorola Moto G42 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G42 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G42 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Motorola Moto G42 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G42 over the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Motorola Moto G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.