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Motorola Moto G42 vs Xiaomi Redmi 11 Prime 5G

What Moto G42 does better (10) and where Redmi 11 Prime 5G wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Motorola Moto G42
Motorola · 2022Moto G42
6.3Score
10 advantages≈ $180
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Xiaomi Redmi 11 Prime 5G
Xiaomi · 2022Redmi 11 Prime 5G
6.3Score
4 advantages≈ $190
6.1Display5.5
6.6Camera4.1
4.6Battery4.6
4.6Features7.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

Moto G42Redmi 11 Prime 5G
73.5 × 160.4876.1 × 1648.9
Moto G42Redmi 11 Prime 5GDifference
Height160.4 mm164 mm−3.6 mm
Width73.5 mm76.1 mm−2.6 mm
Thickness8 mm8.9 mm−0.9 mm
Weight175 g200 g−25 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Moto G42 better than Redmi 11 Prime 5G?

  1. OLED panelYes · Redmi 11 Prime 5G: No
  2. Stereo speakersYes · Redmi 11 Prime 5G: No
  3. Selfie camera16 MP vs 5 MP3.2×
  4. Rear cameras2 vs 12×
  5. Ultra-wide cameraYes · Redmi 11 Prime 5G: No
  6. Weight175 g vs 200 g+14%
  7. CPU frequency2.4 GHz vs 2.2 GHz+9%
  8. Pixel density411 ppi vs 401 ppi+2%
  9. Process6 nm vs 7 nm+17%
  10. Thickness8 mm vs 8.9 mm+11%

Why is Redmi 11 Prime 5G better than Moto G42?

  1. Refresh rate60 Hz vs 90 Hz+50%
  2. RAM4 GB vs 6 GB+50%
  3. 5GNo · Moto G42: Yes
  4. Screen size6.4″ vs 6.6″+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight175 g200 g
Thickness8 mm8.9 mm
Height160.4 mm164 mm
Width73.5 mm76.1 mm
FramePlastic—
BackPlastic—
Ingress protectionIP52—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx2—
Glass protection—Corning Gorilla Glass 3
ColoursAtlantic Green, Metallic RoseThunder Black, Chrome Silver, Meadow Green
Display
Screen size6.4″6.6″
PanelAMOLEDIPS LCD
OLED panelYesNo
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,400 px2,408 px
Pixel density411 ppi401 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz90 Hz
Screen-to-body ratio83.9%83.6%
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4GMediatek Dimensity 700
Chip makerQualcommMediaTek
Process6 nm7 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.4 GHz2.2 GHz
GPUAdreno 610Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
RAM4 GB6 GB
Storage (max)128 GB128 GB
Storage (base)64 GB64 GB
Storage type—UFS 2.2
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Main sensor size1/2.76"—
Rear cameras21
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraYesNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera16 MP5 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging18 W18 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GNoYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth55.1
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEOGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorSideSide
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 12Android 12
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Interface—MIUI 13
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