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 — 26/100 vs 19/100 (a 7-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 Motorola Moto G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.
Motorola Moto G42
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 30/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 175g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 81/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G42 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 7 points higher (26/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G42 is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Motorola Moto G42 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Motorola Moto G42 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | — | |
| 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 | |
| Price | — | — |
Motorola Moto G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Moto G42
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Moto G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- 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 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G42 is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Motorola Moto G42 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 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?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Motorola Moto G42 by just 7 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 19/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G42 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Motorola Moto G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.