Motorola Moto G42 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Motorola Moto G42 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 44/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 424,216); the Motorola Moto G42 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G42
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Motorola Moto G42 better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 219g
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G42 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 44 points higher (88/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (97/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G42 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G42 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (74/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G42 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×73.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 175 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G42
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G42 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Motorola Moto G42 by 88.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto G42
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (97/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G42 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (90/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G42 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (74/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max 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 Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Motorola Moto G42 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G42 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.