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Motorola Moto G42

Motorola Moto G42

Brand: MOTOROLA
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.4" Inch
  • Camera: 50MP (1080p)
  • RAM: 4GB RAM
  • Processor: Snapdragon 680 4G
  • Battery: 5000mAh
  • Launch Date: 2022, June 28
  • Storage: 64GB/128GB storage, microSDXC
  • OS: Android 12, planned upgrade to Android 13
  • Body: 175g, 8mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 800 / 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - International
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - India
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 26, 28, 40, 41, 66 - LATAM, Brazil
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41 - India
Speed HSPA, LTE

Launch

Announced 2022, June 09
Status Available. Released 2022, June 28

Body

Dimensions 160.4 x 73.5 x 8 mm (6.31 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)
Weight 175 g (6.17 oz)
Build Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Water-repellent design

Display

Type AMOLED
Size 6.4 inches, 98.9 cm2 (~83.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)

Platform

OS Android 12, planned upgrade to Android 13
Chipset Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
GPU Adreno 610

Memory

Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM

Main Camera

Primary Camera 50 MP, f/1.8 (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF
Second Camera 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Third Camera 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 16 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.0µm
Video 1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack Yes

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC Yes
Radio FM radio
USB USB Type-C 2.0

Features

Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

Type Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging 18W wired

Misc

Colors Atlantic Green, Metallic Rose
Models XT2233-2
Price About 170 EUR

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

6.5
  • Design 7 / 10
  • Display 7 / 10
  • Camera 6 / 10
  • Auto Focus 6 / 10
  • Image Quality 5 / 10
  • Performance 6 / 10
  • Features 5 / 10
  • Connectivity 7 / 10
  • Call Quality 7 / 10
  • Multimedia 7 / 10
  • Usability 7 / 10
  • Video Quality 5 / 10
  • Battery 9 / 10

PROS

  1. Vibrant 6.4-inch AMOLED display provides punchy colours and deep blacks.
  2. Clean, near-stock Android 12 experience without annoying ads or pre-installed bloatware.
  3. 5000mAh battery offers excellent endurance, lasting comfortably over a full day.
  4. Dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support deliver loud and clear audio.
  5. Lightweight, slim, and comfortable to hold, with a premium matte back finish.
  6. Reliable 50MP main camera captures good photos in daylight.
  7. Includes a 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio convenience.
  8. Dedicated microSD slot allows for storage expansion up to 1TB.
  9. Equipped with NFC for contactless payments and IP52 water-repellent rating.
  10. Fast and responsive side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

CONS

  1. Display is limited to 60Hz, failing to match competitors offering 90Hz or 120Hz.
  2. Slow 20W charging (only 18W supported) takes over two hours to fully charge.
  3. Snapdragon 680 processor is not intended for heavy gaming or intensive multitasking.
  4. Mediocre low-light camera performance with significant noise and soft images.
  5. No 5G connectivity support, making it outdated for future network standards.
  6. Ultrawide camera tends to produce oversaturated and low-detail images.
  7. Limited 4GB RAM can cause stuttering and slow performance during heavy use.
  8. Slower, inconsistent software update schedule compared to some competitors.
  9. Macro camera performance is poor and often considered unnecessary.
  10. Lacks 4K video recording, limited to 1080p 30fps only.

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