Motorola Moto G42 (128GB/6GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (48MP 128GB)
Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G42 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.4"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
50
MP
MP
16mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.3"
IPS
IPS
1080x2340
48
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G42 (128GB/6GB)
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31 Common items in both devices |
128GB (104GB available) / 128GB (113GB available) |
eMMC 5.1 |
Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body, glass front/back |
60Hz |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
+24 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Moto G42 (128GB/6GB) | Redmi Note 7 (48MP 128GB) | |
Model | Moto G42 (128GB/6GB) | Redmi Note 7 (48MP 128GB) |
Other model names | Lenovo Moto G42 XT2233-2 | 红米Note 7 M1901F7E, M1901F7C, M1901F7G, Xiaomi Lavender |
Country or region available | Spain, Portugal | (Europe) |
Brand | Motorola | Xiaomi |
Release date | 6/28/2022, Announced: 6/9/2022 | 1/10/2019 |
Depth | 8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 73.47 x 160.61 millimeters (2.89 x 6.32 in) | 75.21 x 159.21 millimeters (2.96 x 6.27 in) |
Weight | 175 grams (6.13 ounces) | 186 grams (6.51 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5 |
Protection against water and others | IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Moto G42 (128GB/6GB) | Redmi Note 7 (48MP 128GB) | |
Display type | AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6.4" inches | 6.3" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 411 PPI | 409 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | Not supported | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Moto G42 (128GB/6GB) | Redmi Note 7 (48MP 128GB) | |
System version | Android 12 | Android 9.0 Pie |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 10 |
User Interface | My UX | MIUI 10 / 11 / 12 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Moto G42 (128GB/6GB) | Redmi Note 7 (48MP 128GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225) (6nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (SDM660) (14nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz Kryo 265 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 265 Silver (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | Qualcomm Adreno 512 (650MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 139075 (v7) Geekbench: 5411 (v4.4) GFXBench: 7.7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Moto G42 (128GB/6GB) | Redmi Note 7 (48MP 128GB) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 128GB (104GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 128GB (113GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Moto G42 (128GB/6GB) | Redmi Note 7 (48MP 128GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-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 card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 400/150 Mbps | 450/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | Global version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 India version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE 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 Cat9 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Global version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 India version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | LTE 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 Cat9 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
Moto G42 (128GB/6GB) | Redmi Note 7 (48MP 128GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.41.75µm | (dual camera) 48 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.76" inches | 1/2" inches |
Pixel size | 0.64µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) |
📸 Front camera | ||
Moto G42 (128GB/6GB) | Redmi Note 7 (48MP 128GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 1.25µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Moto G42 (128GB/6GB) | Redmi Note 7 (48MP 128GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound with dual speakers Dolby Atmos | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Moto G42 (128GB/6GB) | Redmi Note 7 (48MP 128GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 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 |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Moto G42 (128GB/6GB) | Redmi Note 7 (48MP 128GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Moto G42 (128GB/6GB) | Redmi Note 7 (48MP 128GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | 18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4 |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Moto G42 (128GB/6GB) | Redmi Note 7 (48MP 128GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Atlantic Green, Metallic Rose | • Colors: Space black, Nebula red, Neptune blue |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Moto G42 (128GB/6GB) | Redmi Note 7 (48MP 128GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.15W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.59W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body) |