Motorola Moto G42 vs Vivo X Fold6

The Motorola Moto G42 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 44/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,485,039 vs 421,228); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.0mm).

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 by 44 points (88/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G42
Performance 31
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 43
Portability 74
Value for money
Vivo X Fold6
Performance 94
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 82
Portability 100
Value for money 80
What makes Motorola Moto G42 better?

  • Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1410
  • Bigger battery: 6900 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better portability (100/100 vs 74/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G42 vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 44 points higher (88/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G42 and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (100/100 vs 74/100).

Motorola Moto G42: The Motorola Moto G42 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X Fold6: The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G42 Vivo X Fold6
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 421228 3485039
Geekbench Single 412 3228
Geekbench Multi 1410 9553
Display 6.4" AMOLED 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2480x2200
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6900 mAh
Charging 18W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 5500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.4×73.5×8.0 mm 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm
Weight 175 g
Launch price $1900
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G42
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Vivo X Fold6
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G42
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
84
display
Vivo X Fold6
  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x2200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G42
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Vivo X Fold6
  • 6900 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G42 and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G42 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
44/100
421228 AnTuTu
Vivo X Fold6 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
88/100 +87.9%
3485039 AnTuTu

Vivo X Fold6 leads Motorola Moto G42 by 87.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G42
Price unknown
Vivo X Fold6
$1900
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (94/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G42 and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (87/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (82/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (100/100 vs 74/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 by 44 points (88/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G42 and the Vivo X Fold6?

The Motorola Moto G42 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G42 over the Vivo X Fold6?

The Motorola Moto G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.