1/9
- Green
- Pink
- Rose Gold
- 3 colours
6 GB / 128 GB / Global · Launched June 2022
Overview
NeoScore
5.2
#2701 of 6247
- Design & display
- 6.3
- Performance & hardware
- 4.2
- Camera
- 4.6
- Connectivity
- 5.8
- Battery & charging
- 5.4
Strengths
- Its 411 ppi display density is higher than that of most phones of its time.
- At 175 g, it weighs less than most phones of its time.
- At 8 mm thick, it is slimmer than most phones of its time.
Weak points
- The 60 Hz display refresh rate is among the lowest of its time.
- The main camera sensor is smaller than those in most phones of its time, and there is no optical image stabilization.
- Display
- 6.4″AMOLED1,080 × 2,400 px60 Hz
- Design
- 175 g73.5 mm160.4 mm8 mm
- Performance
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 680Octa-Core6 GB RAM64 GB / 128 GB
- AnTuTu
- 249,000Better than 50% of phones
- Battery
- 5,000 mAh20 W
- Cameras
- 50 Mpx · f/1.88 Mpx · f/2.22 Mpx · f/2.4selfie 16 Mpx · f/2.2
- Network
- 4G3G2G
- Software
- Android 12
Editorial report
Motorola Moto G42 6 GB / 128 GB / Global technical sheet
The Motorola Moto G42 suits buyers who want a sharp AMOLED display in a relatively light, slim phone. Its clearest trade-off is the 60 Hz refresh rate, among the lowest of phones from its time. The display’s 411 ppi density is higher than that of most contemporaries, while its refresh rate remains modest.
At 175 g and 8 mm thick, the Moto G42 weighs less and is slimmer than most phones launched around the same time. Its display measures 6.4 inches and has a 1080 × 2400 px resolution. This configuration has 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of expandable storage; the phone is also sold in 4 GB / 64 GB and 6 GB / 128 GB configurations. Its processor is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, and storage uses eMMC 5.1.
The main camera has 50 MP, but its sensor is smaller than those in most phones of its time, and optical image stabilization is absent. There is also an 8 MP ultrawide camera. The battery has a capacity of 5000 mAh and supports 20 W charging. Other features include stereo speakers, NFC, a 3.5 mm audio jack, IP52 protection and Android 12.
Its overall NeoScore is 5.1, typical among phones launched around the same time. The Moto G42 is a reasonable fit for buyers who prioritize display density and a light, slim build, and are comfortable with a 60 Hz screen and the camera’s limitations.
Technical index
NeoScore
NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.
Prices in United States
Selected variant
6 GB / 128 GB / Global
Design & display
6.3
- Display Technology AMOLED
- 8.7
- Display Refresh Rate 60 Hz
- 5.0
- Display Pixel Density 411 ppi
- 8.7
- Display Features Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen
- 1.0
- Weight 175 g
- 8.5
- Resistance Features IP52
- 1.5
- Usable Surface 83.9 %
- 7.7
- Body Thickness 8 mm
- 8.0
Performance & hardware
4.2
- AnTuTu Score 249,000
- 1.1
- RAM Capacity 6 GB
- 5.1
- Storage Type eMMC 5.1
- 2.0
- Processor Process Size 6 nm
- 7.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity 128 GB
- 5.6
- Maximum CPU Clock 2.4 GHz
- 5.7
- RAM Type LPDDR4X
- 5.0
Camera
4.6
- Sensor Size 1/2.76″
- 3.4
- Aperture f/1.8
- 8.0
- Optical Image Stabilization No
- 2.0
- Resolution 50 Mpx
- 8.0
- Camera Features LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Triple Camera, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Laser Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse, Macro Camera
- 0.0
Connectivity
5.8
- Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C
- 3.0
- Cellular Bands 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
- 8.0
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- 5.0
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0
- 5.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
- 9.0
- SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- 7.5
Battery & charging
5.4
- Battery Capacity 5,000 mAh
- 8.9
- Fast Charge Power 20 W
- 4.0
- Battery Features Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator
- 0.0
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- Design & display
- 6.25
- Performance & hardware
- 4.17
- Camera
- 4.64
- Connectivity
- 5.75
- Battery & charging
- 5.42
- NeoScore rank
- #2701 / 6247
Motorola
Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
- Processor Process Size
- 6 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Qualcomm Adreno 610
- Storage Type
- eMMC 5.1
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 2.4 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- AnTuTu Score
- 249,000
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 416
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 1,466
- CPU Description
- 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
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4X
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- AnTuTu version
- v9
Design
- Body Colors
- Green, Pink, Rose Gold
- Body Thickness
- 8 mm
- Body Width
- 73.5 mm
- Body Height
- 160.4 mm
- Weight
- 175 g
- Usable Surface
- 83.9 %
- Body Materials
- Glass, Plastic
- Resistance Features
- IP52
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- Battery Type
- Li-Po
- Fast Charge Power
- 20 W
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 20:9
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- Display Diagonal
- 6.4″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,400 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 411 ppi
- Display Refresh Rate
- 60 Hz
- Display Features
- Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Side
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass
Software
- Operating System
- Android 12
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 12
- Direct OS Updates
- No
- Google Services
- Yes
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- Cellular Bands
- 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, LTE, 4G
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Wi-Fi Features
- Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
- Connectivity Features
- 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
- Max. download speed
- 390 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 150 Mbps
Audio
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE
Technical
- Model numbers
- XT2233-2
Moto G42
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
50 MP Main Camera
- Sensor Model
- Samsung S5KJN1
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.76″
- Pixel Size
- 0.64 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Samsung S5KJN1
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.76″
- Pixel Size
- 0.64 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Video
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
- Slow Motion Video
- No
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 30 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Optical Image Stabilization
- No
Flash
- Flash Type
- LED
- Flash LED Count
- 1 LED
Features
- Camera Features
- LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Triple Camera, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Laser Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse, Macro Camera
8 MP Ultrawide Camera
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
- Sensor Size
- 1/4″
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Sensor
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
- Sensor Size
- 1/4″
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
2 MP Macro Camera
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
16 MP Front Camera
- Resolution
- 16 Mpx
- Pixel Size
- 1 µm
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Sensor
- Resolution
- 16 Mpx
- Pixel Size
- 1 µm
Video
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Product gallery
09Variant details
- Memory
- 6 GB
- Markets
- Global
- Storage
- 128 GB
- Market codes
- Global
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