Side-by-side technical data
Motorola Moto G32 vs Motorola Moto G42
Comparison between Motorola Moto G32 and Motorola Moto G42: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Motorola.
The verdict
Your pick: Motorola Moto G32, ahead on Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | Moto G32 | Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.7 | 6.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.2 | 3.8 |
| Camera | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Connectivity | 6.1 | 5.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Motorola Moto G32, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 4 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- against 60 Hz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Motorola Moto G42, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Weight
- 175 g
- against 184 g
- Body Thickness
- 8 mm
- against 8.5 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Moto G32 | Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 249,000 | 249,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 416 | 416 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,466 | 1,466 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four 2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold cores and four 1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver cores. | Octa-core CPU with 4 × 2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold cores and 4 × 1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Moto G32 | Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Silver, Rose Gold | Green, Pink, Rose Gold |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 73.8 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Body Height | 161.8 mm | 160.4 mm |
| Weight | 184 g | 175 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85.4 % Best value | 83.9 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP52 | IP52 |
Battery
| Specification | Moto G32 | Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W Best value | 20 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Moto G32 | Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ Best value | 6.4″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 405 ppi | 411 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz Best value | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, 90Hz, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Moto G32 | Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Moto G32 | Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Moto G32 | Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 Best value | 12 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Moto G32 | Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, ANT+ | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 390 Mbps | 390 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Moto G32 | Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Moto G32 | Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | XT2235-2, XT2235-3 | XT2233-2 |
