Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has better RAM than Motorola Moto G42. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G | Motorola Moto G42 | 
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB | 
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.47 in | 
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB | 
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | 
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 
| Price | Rs. 9998 | Rs. 7999 | 
The launch Date of the first phone is March 30, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G is Rs. 9998. The launch Date of the second phone is July 4, 2022. The cost of Motorola Moto G42 is Rs. 7999.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has larger screen size of 6.67 inches in comparison to Motorola Moto G42's 6.47 inch screen. There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Motorola's phone has display density of 411 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Motorola's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.9% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 85.3%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has 20.1:9 aspect ratio where as Motorola Moto G42 has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Motorola Moto G42's lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 64 GB.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Motorola Moto G42's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. 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 Note 12 4G's 13 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 13 and the second one on 12 version.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G | Motorola Moto G42 | 
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Redmi Note 12 | Moto G42 | 
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | 
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes | 
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | 
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | 
| Release Date | March 30, 2023 | July 4, 2022 | 
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.96 x 165.66 x 7.85 mm | 73.47 x 160.61 x 8.26 mm | 
| Weight | 186 g | 175 g | 
| Colors | Onyx Gray, Mint Green, Ice Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | 
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes | 
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.47 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels | 
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 20:9 | 
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 411 PPI | 
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.3% | ~ 90.9% | 
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | 1200nits brightness, SGS eye care, Sunlight Mode, Reading Mode, Contrast ratio: 4500000:1 | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole | 
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB | 
| Expandable RAM | Upto 5 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB | 
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 1 TB | 
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes | 
| EDGE | Yes | Yes | 
| 3G | Yes | Yes | 
| 4G | Yes | Yes | 
| 5G | No | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By | 
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | 
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | 
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | 
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | 
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, A-GPS, LTEPP, SUPL, GLONASS, GALILEO | 
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side | 
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes | 
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Notification LED, Gyroscope, E-Compass | 
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes | 
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, IP52 | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 0.64µm, PDAF 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚, 1/4", 1.12µm 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro)  | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro  | 
| OIS | No | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes | 
| Features | Photo, Portrait, Night, Pro Mode, Document Mode, 50MP, Short Video, Panorama, Custom Watermark, Google Lens, Movie Frame, Tilt Shift, Voice Shutter, Timed Burst, Beautify, Filters, Video Features: Short Video, Slow Motion, Ultra Wide Video, Macro Video, Timelapse, Movie Frame | 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 | 
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p | 
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED | 
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash  | 16 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole  | 
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v12 | 
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | 
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 
| Core Details | 4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver | |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Adreno 610 | 
| Java | No | No | 
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes | 
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | Yes | 
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | Yes | 
| FM Radio | No | Yes | 
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes | 
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery | 
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 20W Fast Charging | 
| StandBy Time | 26 days | |
| Music Playback Time | 8 days | |