Motorola Moto G42 vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Motorola Moto G42 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 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 Z7 is faster in AnTuTu (750,481 vs 424,216); the Motorola Moto G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G42
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Motorola Moto G42 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 750481 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 936 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 1423
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 175g
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 74/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G42 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 6 points higher (50/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G42 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G42 is a bit better (43/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Motorola Moto G42 are nearly equal (77/100 vs 74/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G42 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×73.5×8.0 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G42
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G42 and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z7 leads Motorola Moto G42 by 43.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (51/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G42 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (84/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G42 is a bit better (43/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Motorola Moto G42 are nearly equal (77/100 vs 74/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 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 Z7?
The Motorola Moto G42 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on performance (51/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G42 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Vivo iQOO Z7 (51/100 vs 31/100).