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Moto G42

Updated On: Oct 1, 2023

Moto G42

Name: Moto G42
Brand: Moto
SKU: SKU22249
Rating: 4.2 (11630 reviews)

8 MSP Score 4.2 11.6K Ratings

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Key Specifications

Snapdragon 680 Octa core Processor
4 GB RAM | 64 GB Storage
6.4″ (16.26 cm) 60Hz AMOLED Display
Dual SIM: 4G & 4G Network
50+8+2 MP Rear Camera
16 MP Front Camera
5000 mAh | 20 W Fast Charging Battery
Android v12 OS

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Moto G42 Price In India

The lowest price of the Moto G42 in India is ₹13,999 at Amazon.

Store	Details	Price
Amazon.in	Motorola g42 (4gb, 64 gb) (atlantic green)	₹13,999

Moto G42: Pros & Cons

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MSP Score

Pros
Good Battery Life
Stereo Speakers
Clean Software
Good Display

Cons
No high refresh rate
Average Performance
Cameras could have been better

Verdict

The Moto G42 is a good option to consider in this price segment. The phone comes with a different design language, and the display also seems good. The device also packs a bloat-free user interface and provides good performance in day-to-day usage. Moreover, you get capable stereo speakers along with long battery life, making it one of the best options in this category.

Moto G42 Details

Display, Design, and Security

The Moto G42 arrives with a 6.4-inch full HD+ OLED touchscreen that supports a 1080x2400 pixels resolution and a pixel density of 411 PPI which produces the clear visuals on the screen. The smartphone gets loaded with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and features a face unlock that works via a selfie camera. The display has a punch-hole design at the top center of the screen that houses the selfie camera.

Performance, Storage, and Cameras

The Moto G42 uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC that pairs with 4GB RAM. The smartphone offers 64GB of internal storage that can be further expandable up to 1TB using a dedicated memory slot. The hardware panel includes an Adreno 610 GPU that handles the graphical needs of the smartphone. The Moto G42 has a triple-camera setup that comprises a 50MP lens with (f/1.7) aperture, an 8MP lens with (f/2.2) aperture, and a 2MP macro lens. You get a 16MP lens with (f/2.45) aperture that lets you take good selfies and video calls.

Battery, Fast charging, and Connectivity

The Moto G42 draws power from a 5000mAh Li-Polymer battery that supports a 20W Turbo Power fast charging via a USB Type-C port. The smartphone's supports connectivity options include a dual-SIM slot, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Mobile Hotspot, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS, A-GPS with Glonass, NFC chipset, infrared sensor, and a 3.5mm audio jack for music listeners.

Moto G42 Specifications

Summary 8.0/10

Processor Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
RAM	4 GB
Rear Camera	Triple (50MP + 8MP + 2MP)
Internal Memory	64 GB
Screen Size	6.4 inches (16.26 cms)
Battery Capacity	5000 mAh

Performance

Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
No Of Cores	8 (Octa Core)
CPU	2.4GHz, Quad core, Kryo 265 1.9GHz, Quad core, Kryo 265
Architecture	64-bit
Fabrication	6 nm
RAM	4 GB
RAM Type	LPDDR4X
Graphics	Adreno 610

Design

Height	6.32 inches (160.6 mm)
Width	2.89 inches (73.4 mm)
Thickness	0.32 inches (8.2 mm)
Weight	174.5 grams
Colors	Metallic RosÃƒ©, Atlantic Green
Water Resistant	Yes, Splash proof, IP52
Ruggedness	Dust proof, Water proof
Screen Unlock	Fingerprint, Face unlock

Display

Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect ratio	20:9
Display Type	AMOLED
Size	6.4 inches (16.26 cms)
Bezel-less display	Yes, with Punch-hole
Pixel Density	411 pixels per inch (ppi)
TouchScreen	Yes, Capacitive, Multi-touch
Color Reproduction	16M Colors
Screen to body percentage	83.89 %

Camera

Rear camera setup	Triple
Rear camera (Primary)	50 MP resolutionWide Angle lensf/1.8 aperture0.64µm pixel size
Rear camera (Secondary)	8 MP resolutionUltra-Wide Angle lensf/2.2 aperture1.12µm pixel size
Rear camera (Tertiary)	2 MP resolutionMacro lensf/2.4 aperture1.75µm pixel size
Front camera setup	Single
Front camera (Primary)	16 MP resolutionWide Angle lensf/2.2 aperture1µm pixel size
Flash	LED Rear flash
Video Resolution (Rear)	1920x1080 @ 30 fps
Video Resolution (Front)	1920x1080 @ 30 fps
Camera Features	Auto Flash Auto Focus Face detection Touch to focus
Shooting Modes	Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)

Battery

Type	Li-Polymer
Capacity	5000 mAh
Removable	No
Fast Charging	Yes, Turbo Power, 20W
Charging speed	20% to 100% in 02h 08m 31s (in-house tested)

Storage

Internal Memory	64 GB
Expandable Memory	Yes, microSD, Up to 1 TB (Dedicated)

Software

Operating System	Android v12
Custom UI	No

Connectivity

SIM Configuration	Dual SIM SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano
Network	SIM1: 4GSIM2: 4G
SIM1 Bands	4G:TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) ; FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 850(band 5) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 850(band 26) See More
SIM2 Bands	4G:TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) ; FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 850(band 5) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 850(band 26) See More
Voice over LTE(VoLTE)	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes, with a/ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz
Wi-fi features	Mobile Hotspot
USB	USB Type-C, Mass storage device, USB charging, USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth	Bluetooth v5.0
USB OTG Support	Yes
GPS	Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
NFC Chipset	Yes
Infrared	Yes

Sound

Speaker	Yes
Speaker Features	Dolby Atmos
Audio Jack	Yes, 3.5mm
Video Player	Yes, Video Formats: MP4

Sensors

Fingerprint sensor	Yes, Side
Face Unlock	Yes
Other Sensor	Light sensorProximity sensorAccelerometerCompassGyroscope

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