Technical sheet of Motorola Moto G42

Description

Introducing the Motorola Moto G42: the mid-range smartphone of your dreams

The Motorola Moto G42 is the latest mid-range smartphone from Motorola - and it's a real gem. Released in June 2022, the Moto G42 promises to deliver exceptional performance at an affordable price. It sports a 6.40 inch OLED screen with full HD+ resolution and stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos for an immersive audio experience. To top it off, the phone has an 83.5% usable surface for a sleek and modern look.

Under the hood, the G42 runs on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 680 (SM6225) processor, which is based on a 6nm architecture for superior energy efficiency. It comes with either 4GB or 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and a whopping 128GB of internal storage (or 64GB if you prefer). An external microSD card slot allows you to expand the storage even further.

When it comes to photography, the Moto G42 is packed with features. The triple camera setup includes a 50.0Mpx standard Samsung S5KJN1 lens with f/1.8 aperture and 0.640 pixel size, an 8.0Mpx wide angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, and a 2.0Mpx macro lens with f/2.4 aperture. Also included is an ultra-wide angle lens with 118° field of view and 8x digital zoom. On the front, the G42 sports a 16.0Mpx selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture.

In terms of connectivity, the G42 supports Bluetooth 5.0, dual SIM, NFC, and an audio jack. And to power it all, the phone boasts a generous 5000mAh battery with 20.0W fast charging.

The Motorola Moto G42 is the perfect combination of high performance and affordability. Its sleek design, powerful processor, generous RAM and storage options, impressive triple camera setup, and plenty of connectivity and battery life make the Moto G42 a great choice for those looking for a mid-range phone.

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Brand

Brand Motorola
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Versions and prices
Motorola Moto G42 Brazil · 4GB · 128GB · XT2233-1 $ 281
Motorola Moto G42 Global · 4GB · 128GB $ 132
Motorola Moto G42 Global · 4GB · 64GB $ 148
Motorola Moto G42 Global · 6GB · 128GB $ 132

Release Date

Release dateJune 2022, 1 year ago

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Design & Materials of Motorola Moto G42

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Structure

Size
73.5 mm160.4 mm8.0 mm
Print 3D Model
Weight 174 g
Usable surface 83 %
Materials Plastic
Resistance certificates (dust, water) IP52
Colors
Pink
Green

Screen

Diagonal
6.4"
Type Oled
Aspect Ratio 20:9
Resolution 1080 x 2400 px FHD+
Density 411 ppi Very high density
Others
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
Best Mobiles with 6 inch screenBest mobiles with OLED screen
User reviews
Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.0

11 reviews

Do you think it's a nice phone?
7.4

11 reviews

Is it comfortable?
7.6

11 reviews

Can you see it well in the sunlight?
6.6

11 reviews

Performance & Hardware of Motorola Moto G42

Processor

Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225)
CPU 4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold + 4x1.9GHz Kryo 265 Silver
Type Octa-Core
Nanometer 6 nm
Frequency 2.4 GHz
64 Bits Yes
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Graphics

GPU Adreno 610

RAM

RAM 4 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM
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Antutu

Score
249.000 Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 62% of devices

Storage

Capacity 128 GB
Type --
SD Slot Yes , Slot for SD or second SIM card
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Security

Fingerprint Yes, on the side

Sensors

Fingerprint Yes
Proximity Yes
Light sensor Yes
Accelerometer Yes
Compass Yes
Gyroscope Yes
Audio
Audio
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Stereo Speakers
Others
Notifications LED --
Cooling system No
Gaming buttons No
User reviews
Does it have good sound?
8.2

11 reviews

Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
6.9

11 reviews

What's your experience been with demanding games?
5.2

11 reviews

Camera of Motorola Moto G42

Triple rear camera

Standard
1
Resolution 50 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5KJN1
Type ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8
ISO --
Pixel size 0.64 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2.76"
2
Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor
--
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
--
3
Resolution
2 Mpx
Sensor
--
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
Flash LED
Optical Stabilisation No
Slow Motion Video No, 30 fps
Features
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Laser autofocus (LAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
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Selfie

Resolution 16 Mpx
Sensor --
Type --
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size --
Others
Extra
  • Ultra wide angle lens 118º
  • 8x digital zoom
User reviews
Quality of daytime photos
7.0

11 reviews

Quality of nighttime photos
5.7

11 reviews

Quality of selfies
6.5

11 reviews

Does it have a powerful flash?
6.8

11 reviews

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Network compatibility

Connectivity of Motorola Moto G42

Bands

4G LTE B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B3 (1800), B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1), B5 (850), B7 (2600), B8 (900), B12 (700), B13 (700), B17 (700), B18 (800), B20 (800), B26 (850), B28b (700), B28a (700), B32 (1500), B38 (TDD 2600), B40 (TDD 2300), B41 (TDD 2500)
3G B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F), B5 (850), B8 (900)
2G B2 (1900), B3 (1800), B5 (850), B8 (900)

SIM card

TypeDual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM)

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Wi-Fi

Standards 802.11a , 802.11b , 802.11g , 802.11n , 802.11n 5GHz , 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth

Version Bluetooth 5.0 LELow energy consumption
Profiles
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation

Supports GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, SUPL, Galileo

USB

Charging Yes
Mass Storage Yes
USB On-The-Go (OTG) Yes
USB Type C Yes

SAR

-- --
Others
NFC
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Radio FM
Yes
Computer sync
Yes
OTA sync
Yes
Tethering.
Yes
VoLTE
Yes
User reviews
Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.3

11 reviews

Quality of the GPS
7.4

11 reviews

And the WiFi?
7.7

11 reviews

Battery of Motorola Moto G42

Capacity
5000 mAh
Type Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes , 20.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
User reviews
How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 36%
    More than one day
  • 55%
    One day
  • 9%
    Less than a day
  • 0%
    Less than half day

11 reviews

Software of Motorola Moto G42

Software

Operating System Android 12 Snow Cone
Android 12
Google Services (official) Yes
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User reviews
Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 18%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 64%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 18%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall

11 reviews

Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 40%
    Every two months or less
  • 50%
    Every six months
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 10%
    Never

11 reviews

User reviews about the Motorola Moto G42

Overall satisfaction
7.0
  • 3
  • 6
  • 0
  • 2
  • 0
11 reviews
  • Screen7.1
  • Performance6.8
  • Camera6.5
  • Connectivity7.8
  • Battery7.6
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  • Is enough for work

    Is enough for work. When I say this, I didn't knew what I was looking for with this phone, once I had it, everything was alright but then, the phone started restarting itself, lagging out, kicking me out of apps.

    the photo quality in so many apps is so bad, so bad that takes between 3-8 attempts to get a visible photo.

    Gaming, the screen does looks great but, when it comes to shooters and active tapping games, it's the worst, takes between 0.5-1.00 seconds to respond and I've tried to do many things to Fix it, nothing has worked yet.

    the only good thing about my experience with the phone is that it runs google, PowerPoint, Word, Excel and communication apps just good, with good I mean as long as you don't put much images, long texts and files into it, it works just enough to be good.

    The wifi kicks me out every once in a while, even when data is on, once or more times in a day I'm stranded with no connection.

    Overall, do not get it.

    It hasn't updated in a while too.

    Pros
    • Screen
    • Speaker
    Cons
    • Software
    • Updates
    • Camera stability
    • Gaming performance
    • Wifi connectivity
    • 3.7
    • Screen5.7
    • Performance3.6
    • Camera3.0
    • Connectivity6.3
    • Battery5.0
  • Auto
    For its price it is fine.

    • 7.5
    • Screen6.5
    • Performance6.3
    • Camera5.7
    • Connectivity8.6
    • Battery9.0
  • Auto
    It's good for your range

    • 8
    • Screen7.7
    • Performance7.6
    • Camera7.2
    • Connectivity9.6
    • Battery7.0

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Questions · FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the Motorola Moto G42.

What are the features of the Motorola Moto G42?

These are the main features and specifications of the Motorola Moto G42:

  • Screen: 6.4" Oled
  • Resolution: 1080 x 2400 px · FHD+
  • RAM: 4GB - 6GB
  • Storage: 64GB - 128GB
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225)

What is the price of Motorola Moto G42?

The price of the Motorola Moto G42 in United States varies between 131$ and 281$ depending on the specific version and its features.

    How good is the Motorola Moto G42?

    The Motorola Moto G42 has an average score of 7.0 based on Kimovil user ratings.

    How long does the battery of the Motorola Moto G42 last?

    The Motorola Moto G42 battery has a capacity of 5000 mAh, and the estimated battery life is one day according to Kimovil users.

    In which colors is the Motorola Moto G42 available?

    The Motorola Moto G42 is available in 2 colors: Pink and Green.

    When was the Motorola Moto G42 release date?

    The Motorola Moto G42 was unveiled on Thursday, June 9, 2022.

    Which camera does the Motorola Moto G42 have?

    The Motorola Moto G42 has a triple rear camera and its main sensor is Samsung S5KJN1 with a resolution of 50Mpx.

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    • 5.9 Design & Materials
    • 5.8 Performance & Hardware
    • 6.1 Camera
    • 7.2 Connectivity
    • 7.5 Battery
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    • Connectivity
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