Motorola Moto G42 vs Vivo X300s

The Motorola Moto G42 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 44/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 421,228); the Motorola Moto G42 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 217g).

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 by 45 points (89/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G42
Performance 31
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 43
Portability 74
Value for money
Vivo X300s
Performance 94
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 90
What makes Motorola Moto G42 better?
  • Lighter: 175g vs 217g

  • Better portability (74/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1410
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G42 vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 45 points higher (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (94/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G42 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (74/100 vs 42/100).

Motorola Moto G42: The Motorola Moto G42 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X300s: The Vivo X300s 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 X300s
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 421228 3703823
Geekbench Single 412 3228
Geekbench Multi 1410 9553
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2800x1260
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 18W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Android 16 / OriginOS 6
NFC yes
Dimensions 160.4×73.5×8.0 mm
Weight 175 g 217 g
Launch price $723
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G42
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Vivo X300s
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G42
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
84
display
Vivo X300s
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G42
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Vivo X300s
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G42 and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G42 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
44/100
421228 AnTuTu
Vivo X300s Dimensity 9500
89/100 +88.6%
3703823 AnTuTu

Vivo X300s leads Motorola Moto G42 by 88.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G42
Price unknown
Vivo X300s
$723
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (94/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (94/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (83/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G42 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (74/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 by 45 points (89/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G42 and the Vivo X300s?

The Motorola Moto G42 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G42 over the Vivo X300s?

The Motorola Moto G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.