Motorola Moto G42 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Motorola Moto G42 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 44/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 424,216); the Motorola Moto G42 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G42
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Motorola Moto G42 better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 192g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G42 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 46 points higher (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G42 is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G42 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×73.5×8.0 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G42
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G42 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Motorola Moto G42 by 91.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto G42
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (81/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G42 is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 by 46 points (90/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G42 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Motorola Moto G42 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G42 over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.