Side-by-side technical data
Nokia G42 vs Motorola Moto G42
Comparison between Nokia G42 and Motorola Moto G42: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Nokia and Motorola.
The verdict
Your pick: Motorola Moto G42, ahead on Design & display and Camera. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | G42 | Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.7 | 6.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.7 | 3.8 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 4.6 |
| Connectivity | 6.7 | 5.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Nokia G42, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 380,000
- against 249,000
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 4 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
Motorola Moto G42, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Display Pixel Density
- 411 ppi
- against 269 ppi
- Weight
- 175 g
- against 193.8 g
- Body Thickness
- 8 mm
- against 8.6 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | G42 | Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm SM4350 Snapdragon 480 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 380,000 Best value | 249,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 416 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,466 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 cores at 1.8 GHz, using Kryo 460 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 | G42 | Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Purple, Red | Green, Pink, Rose Gold |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.8 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Body Height | 165 mm | 160.4 mm |
| Weight | 193.8 g | 175 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82.7 % | 83.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP52 | IP52 |
Battery
| Specification | G42 | Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 20 W | 20 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | G42 | Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 560 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.56″ Best value | 6.4″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,612 px | 2,400 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 411 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz Best value | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, 90Hz | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | G42 | Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | G42 | Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | G42 | Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 Best value | 12 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | G42 | Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | 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 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 B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 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, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 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 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering | 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 | 2,500 Mbps Best value | 390 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 660 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | G42 | Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | — |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE Best value |
Technical
| Specification | G42 | Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | XT2233-2 |
