Category Breakdown
Camera
Moto G42
Main sensor resolution (50 MP)
WinsBattery
≈ Tie
Battery capacity
≈ TieCharging
X8 5G
Wired charging speed (23W)
WinsPerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
—Display
X8 5G
Screen size (6.5")
WinsWeight
Moto G42
Total weight (175g)
WinsValue
X8 5G
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9.2/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | X8 5G | Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.5" | 6.4" | |
| 720 × 1,600 | 1,080 × 2,400 | |
| TFT LCD | AMOLED | |
| — | 60Hz | |
Camera | ||
| 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM4350-AC Snapdragon 480+ 5G (8 nm) | Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) | |
| 6 GB | 4 GB | |
| 128 GB | 128 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 23W | 18W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 194g | 175g | |
| 8.7mm | 8mm | |
| plastic | plastic frame and back | |
| none | water-repellent design | |
| Budget | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Honor X8 5G
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Motorola Moto G42
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Motorola Moto G42
Highest resolution main camera.