Motorola Moto G42 vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Motorola Moto G42 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 44/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 424,216); the Motorola Moto G42 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G42
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Motorola Moto G42 better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 230g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G42 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 47 points higher (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (96/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G42 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (74/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G42 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×73.5×8.0 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $950 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G42
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G42 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G42 by 90.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G42
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (99/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (96/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G42 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (74/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 by 47 points (91/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G42 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto G42 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G42 over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.