Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Motorola Moto G42. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Motorola Moto G42 which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has more internal memory than Motorola Moto G42
| Name | Motorola Moto G42 | Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | 
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | 
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.47 in | 6.79 in | 
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB | 
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5030 mAh | 
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 108 MP + Macro Dual | 
| Price | Rs. 8999 | Rs. 11199 | 
The launch Date of the first phone is July 4, 2022. The cost of Motorola Moto G42 is Rs. 8999. The launch Date of the second phone is July 09, 2024. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 11199.
Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.79 inches in comparison to Motorola Moto G42's 6.47 inch screen. Motorola Moto G42 has AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS Screen type. Motorola's phone has display density of 411 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 396 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91.2% than Motorola's phone ~ 90.9%.
Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Motorola Moto G42's lower 4 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Motorola Moto G42 (64 GB).
Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 108 MP + Macro Dual Rear Camera outshines Motorola Moto G42's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Motorola Moto G42 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 13 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 12 and the second one on 14 version.
| Name | Motorola Moto G42 | Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | 
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Moto G42 | 13 5G | 
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | 
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes | 
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM | 
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | 
| Release Date | July 4, 2022 | July 09, 2024 | 
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 73.47 x 160.61 x 8.26 mm | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.3 mm | 
| Weight | 175 g | 205 g | 
| Colors | Black Diamond, Hawaian Blue, Pink | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | 
| Touch | Yes | Yes | 
| Size | 6.47 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 120 Hz | 
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 411 PPI | ~ 396 PPI | 
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.9% | ~ 91.2% | 
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Features | TÜV Rheinland low blue light, TÜV flicker-free, TÜV Circadian Friendly, Wet Finger Touch Display, Adaptive Sync Display, Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole | 
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | 
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | 
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | 
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes | 
| EDGE | Yes | Yes | 
| 3G | Yes | Yes | 
| 4G | Yes | Yes | 
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n8/n40/n78" | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By | 
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | 
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | 
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C | 
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go | 
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, A-GPS, LTEPP, SUPL, GLONASS, GALILEO | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | 
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side | 
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes | 
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Notification LED, Gyroscope, E-Compass | Accelerometer, Compass | 
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes | 
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, IP52 | No | 
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Wet Touch Display, Dual 5G, Dual Glass Design, 2 Major Android Updates | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro  | 108 MP ƒ/1.75 (Wide Angle) (Macro)  | 
| Camera Sensor | HM6 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes | 
| Features | Smart Composition, Spot Color, Shot Optimization, Timer Snap, Pro Mode, Live Photo, 360 Degree Panorama, Portrait, Cutout, Night Vision, Low Light Stacking, Best Shot, Ultra Wide Distortion Correction, Super Resolution, Digital Zoom, 50M High Resolution Mode, Video Feature: Snap in Video Recording, Active Photos, Timelapse, Hyperlapse Stabilization, Cinemagraph | Portrait, Night Mode,HDR, 108MP mode, Time-lapse, Google lens, Macro Video , 3X In-Sensor Zoom | 
| Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Ring | 
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole  | 13 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole  | 
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v14 | 
| Custom UI | Hyper OS | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE | 
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 
| Core Details | 4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver | 2x Performance Cores@2.3GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz | 
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Adreno | 
| Java | No | No | 
| Browser | Yes | Yes | 
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes | 
| Video | Yes | Yes | 
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes | 
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes | 
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery | 
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5030 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 
| Fast Charging | Yes, 20W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W |