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Motorola Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) vs Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (64GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G42 vs Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC X Motorola Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) 09Points
6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
16Points Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (64GB) Compare Motorola Moto G42 X
6.67"
IPS

1080x2400

64
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5160
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (64GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)} 9 Advantages Motorola Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) vs Poco X3 NFC (64GB)} 16 Advantages Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (64GB)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)15%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+128GB (104GB available)112%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (49GB available)
+175 grams (6.13 ounces)23%
Lighter
vs215 grams (7.53 ounces)
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)13%
Thinner
vs9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+411 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs395 PPI
+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 11
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
4GB LPDDR4Xvs+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage
More resistant material
Not supportedvs+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hzvs+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
6.4"vs+6.67"4%
Larger screen
(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MPvs+(quad camera) 64MP + 13MP + 2MP + 2MP35%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/2.76" inchesvs+1/1.73" inches60%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 16MPvs+(front) 20MP25%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
5000 mAhvs+5160 mAh3%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18Wvs+33W83%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

28 Common items in both devices
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
1080x2400 pixels
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (64GB)
ModelMoto G42 (128GB/4GB)Poco X3 NFC (64GB)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G42 XT2233-2POCO X3 NFC M2007J20CG, M2007J20CT
Country or region available(Latin America)(Global, International)
(Latin America), (Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaXiaomi
Release date6/28/2022, Announced: 6/9/20229/8/2020, Announced: 9/7/2020
Depth8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)73.47 x 160.61 millimeters (2.89 x 6.32 in)76.8 x 165.3 millimeters (3.02 x 6.51 in)
Weight175 grams (6.13 ounces)215 grams (7.53 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashingIP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (64GB)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.4" inches6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)411 PPI395 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display featuresNot supported450nits[typ]
HDR10

🤖 Operating System

Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (64GB)
System versionAndroid 12Android 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 11
User InterfaceMy UXMIUI 12 / 12.5

⚙️ Processor

Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225) (6nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G (SM7150-AC) (8nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.4GHz Kryo 265 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 265 Silver (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.3GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 610Qualcomm Adreno 618
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (64GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (104GB available)
eMMC 5.1
64GB (49GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (64GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload400/150 Mbps800/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkGlobal version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
India version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat13
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
India version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
LTE Cat15/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkGlobal version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
India version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat13
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
India version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

📷 Camera

Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.41.75µm
(quad camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.2119°1.0µm
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.76" inches1/1.73" inches
Pixel size0.64µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels20 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.4" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (64GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
Dolby Atmos
Stereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (64GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEOA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh5160 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging33W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Atlantic Green, Metallic Rose• Colors: Cobalt Blue, Shadow Gray
• Silicone Case included
• Screen protector included
• LiquidCool 1.0 heat pipe
• Google Pay

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.77W/kg (head), 0.61W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.56W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)
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