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Motorola Moto G42

Specifications

Motorola Moto G42
Motorola Moto G42 (Moto G Series)
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G 8 x 1.8 - 2.4 GHz, Kryo 265 Gold (Cortex-A73) / Silver (Cortex-A53)
Graphics adapter
Memory
4 GB 
, LPDDR4X
Display
6.43 inch 20:9, 2400 x 1080 pixel 409 PPI, capacitive, AMOLED, FHD , glossy: yes, HDR, 60 Hz
Storage
64 GB UFS 2.2 Flash, 64 GB 
, 48 GB free
Connections
1 USB 2.0, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), Audio Connections: USB-C, Card Reader: microSD up to 1 TB, 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: proximity, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer (compass), DRM Widevine L1, Camera2 API Level 3
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.0, 2G (Band 2/3/5/8), 3G (Band 1/2/5/8), 4G (Band 1/2/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41), LTE Cat. 13 DL/Cat. 5 UL, head SAR 0.58 W/kg, body SAR 1.12 W/kg, Dual SIM, LTE, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 8.3 x 160.6 x 73.5
Battery
5000 mAh Lithium-Ion, 18-watt charging
Charging
fast charging / Quickcharge
Operating System
Android 12
Camera
Primary Camera: 50 MPix Triple: 50 MP main camera (f/1.8, 0.64 µm, PDAF); 8 MP ultra-wide angle camera (f/2.2, 1.12 µm); 2 MP macro camera (f/2.4), videos up to 1080p@30fps
Secondary Camera: 16 MPix f/2.2, 1.0 µm, videos up to 1080p@30fps
Additional features
Speakers: stereo, Keyboard: virtual, 20-watt charger, USB Type-C cable, guides, SIM tool, protective case, 24 Months Warranty, IP52 rating, Dolby Atmos, fanless
Weight
175 g
Price
250 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 75.06% - good
Average of 14 scores (from 21 reviews)
price: 61%, performance: 68%, features: 54%, display: 86% mobility: 89%, workmanship: 83%, ergonomy: 79%, emissions: 95%

Reviews for the Motorola Moto G42

80.8% 摩托罗拉Moto G42智能手机评论。700尼特的OLED轻量级,价格便宜 | Notebookcheck
摩托罗拉Moto G42是不可能被打败的,至少从中档对手的角度来看是这样。这款6.4英寸的智能手机拥有明亮的OLED面板,5000毫安时的电池和5000万像素的摄像头,提供了很多功能,但它的售价只有不到200欧元(约205美元)。
62% Motorola Moto G42 review
Source: Phone Arena English EN→zh-CN
Motorola’s Moto G42 without a doubt lacks in more than one department. Its cameras produce generally underwhelming results both with videos and photos, it comes with a very chipset inside that affects the overall user experience, and it doesn’t help that the display is only capable of a 60Hz refresh rate. That being said, this budget phone knows what it wants to be (unlike its sibling, the Moto G62 5G) — a great device for consuming any kind of visual media for an affordable price. Even though you don’t get that much maximum brightness and a higher refresh rate, the OLED display featured here pairs perfectly with the surprisingly good stereo speakers to offer the user an above-average experience. We also can’t forget how power efficient the Moto G42 is, which when combined with the massive battery onboard makes this phone an endurance champion.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/02/2022
Rating: Total score: 62%
Motorola Moto G42 Smartphone Review
Source: OI Spice Tech News English EN→zh-CN
The Motorola Moto G42 is well defined 4G phone for sure, while at the same time, the near-stock android will render one of the cleanest UI experiences in the Android ecosystem, after pixel phones. It’s basically a phone that has subtle specs according to the price point. However, it can’t be denied that there are a few phones that provide 5G connectivity in the same price range. Although, you have to compromise will lots of things just to get that 5G tag. It’s best to go with a 4G phone like Moto G42 if you have a long-term plan of using the smartphone. The Moto G42 is a great choice with an ample set of features. On the other hand, if you are looking for an alternative, check out the Vivo T1x for customization features and specs.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/14/2022
75% Moto G42 review: A decent phone for your parents
Source: India Today English EN→zh-CN
Overall, the Moto G42 is a decent smartphone and the best thing is it does not put a hole in your pocket. It is ideal for elderly customers with modest requirements like a good battery and reliable display to watch videos on YouTube. So, if you're looking for a new phone for your parents or anyone who does not have high requirements like gaming or great cameras, it is worth recommending at Rs 13,999. Young customers looking for a relatively more powerful phone with better cameras can check out the Moto G52. You can also refer to our recent list of smartphones under Rs 20,000 in India.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/29/2022
Rating: Total score: 75%
70% Moto G42 review: back to the basics
Source: 91mobiles English EN→zh-CN
The Moto G42 retails for Rs 13,999 and for the price, gets a few things right. Be that as it may, the handset faces stiff competition from a ton of devices, including but not limited to the Tecno Pova 3 and POCO M4 5G. The former trumps the Motorola smartphone with a 7,000mAh battery, 33W fast charging solution, and 90Hz screen refresh rate, while the POCO M4 rocks a 5G-capable MediaTek Dimensity chipset and 90Hz display. All said and done, buyers vying for an AMOLED screen and clean software will find plenty to like about the Moto G42.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/06/2022
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 60% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 60%
60% Motorola Moto G42 Review: Desperate times for Motorola?
Source: The Times of India English EN→zh-CN
If you have less than Rs. 15,000 to spend on a phone right now, the Moto G42 is a good option to consider. Battery life on the Moto G42 is great, and so is the display quality as well as the overall Android experience. Even the IP52 certified water-resistant body is a big plus if you are very careless with your phone. For someone seeking a no-frills phone, the Moto G42 is a nice deal. But this is not the best value you can obtain from a phone of this price. Our all-time favourite, the Redmi Note 11, is still a better bet, considering its faster 90Hz OLED display, a faster 33W charging, and slightly better camera performance – all that starting at Rs. 12,999. The Realme Narzo 50 is an even better deal for the same price, considering you get a smoother 120Hz LCD display, a faster Helio G96 chip, a 5000mAh battery, and a 33W wired charger. Even Motorola’s own Moto G52 at Rs. 14,999 is a better option with the same specs but a bigger and better 90Hz pOLED display. The Moto G42, then, is not an easy recommendation, unless you are restricted to that price of Rs. 13,999 and seek nothing other than a Motorola device.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/06/2022
Rating: Total score: 60%
71% Moto G42 Review: Impressive Phone, But Not For Power Users
Source: Think Digit English EN→zh-CN
The Motorola Moto G42 is an extremely impressive smartphone under ₹15,000. Not only do you get a premium-looking smartphone, but you also get an array of features such as an AMOLED display, stereo speakers with Dolby support, near Stock Android experience, good battery life, and decent real-world performance. All at the competitive price of ₹13,999. However, the camera experience is mediocre, at best.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/06/2022
Rating: Total score: 71% price: 71% performance: 73% workmanship: 71%
Moto G42 First Impressions: Looks Familiar
Source: NDTV Gadgets English EN→zh-CN
The Moto G42 seems like a decent contender in this segment when you consider the long-term update commitment from Motorola and the pleasing design. However, I feel Motorola is going to have a tough time attracting buyers towards the G42, when the Moto G52 is available for just Rs. 500 more. It essentially has the same specs and features as the G42 but does a few better by offering a larger pOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, a lighter body, and 33W fast charging. The Redmi Note 11 is another strong competitor at this price with very similar features but with a better display and more RAM.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/04/2022
Motorola Moto G42 Specifications, Pros and Cons
Source: OI Spice Tech News English EN→zh-CN
The Motorola Moto G42 is announced in June 2022, and the expected price of the phone is $211 (Rs 16,490 in India) approx. As far as the primary specs are concerned, you are getting a 6.4 inches AMOLED panel with 411-pixel density. The Motorola Moto G42 runs on the latest Android 12 OS. Under the hood, the phone is powered by a 6nm – Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G chipset that provides Adreno 610 GPU support. Only a single variant of 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage is there in Motorola Moto G42, while you can expand storage with a dedicated microSDXC card slot. You also get a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for security. The Motorola Moto G42 smartphone is equipped with a triple rear camera consisting of a 50MP main, 8MP ultrawide, and a 2MP macro lens. On the front side, you get a 16MP selfie camera on this phone, while you can record 1080p videos at 30fps from both cameras. In terms of the color variant, you can pick from the Blue and Rose color options. Speaking of battery life, the phone is powered by a Li-Po 5000 mAh battery with a 20 W fast charging support.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/14/2022
83% Motorola G42
Source: Chinahandys.net German DE→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/09/2023
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 90% display: 85% mobility: 80% workmanship: 85%
Motorola Moto g42. Pros y contras
Source: Ofertaman Spanish ES→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/16/2022
Motorola Moto g42. Pros y contras
Source: Ofertaman Spanish ES→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/10/2022
76% Motorola G42, análisis y opinión
Source: Computerhoy Spanish ES→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/05/2022
Rating: Total score: 76% features: 60% display: 100% mobility: 90% workmanship: 100%
83% Moto g42 5G, análisis: modestia aparte
Source: MuyComputer Spanish ES→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/19/2022
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 65% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%
50% Motorola Moto G42
Source: Tudo Celular Portuegese PT→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/26/2023
Rating: Total score: 50% price: 50%
Review Moto G42 | Um Moto G perdido entre tantos outros
Source: Canaltech Portuegese PT→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/20/2022
84% Recenzja Motorola moto g42 — tanio i dobrze
Source: Android.com.pl Turkish PL→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/14/2022
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 70% display: 70% mobility: 100% workmanship: 90%
86% Najlepszy telefon do 1000 zł? Test Motorola moto g42!
Source: GSM Maniak Turkish PL→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/28/2022
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 75% display: 95% mobility: 90%
85% Recenzja Motoroli moto g42. Dobra cena, lepsza jakość
Source: Tabletowo Turkish PL→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/07/2022
Rating: Total score: 85%
85% Обзор Nokia G42: недорогой и сбалансированный смартфон на «чистой» Android 13
Source: ITC UA RU→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/18/2023
Rating: Total score: 85%
Motorola Moto G42 review: smartphone de buget cu ecran OLED și autonomie bună
Source: Go4it.ro →zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/31/2022
Motorola Moto G42: ieftin și bun, urmează oferte de neratat
Source: Computerblog.ro →zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/31/2022

Comment

Qualcomm Adreno 610:

基于Adreno 600架构的集成(Snapdragon 665)图形卡。 GPU的性能介于Adreno 510和512/612之间,因此处于较低的中档范围。 支持DirectX11_1,Vulkan 1.0,OpenCL 2.0,OpenGL ES 3.2。

 

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


SD 680: » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


6.43":

只有较少的手机有很大的屏幕。

大尺寸可以让屏幕有更高的分辨率。因而例如字体等的细节将会更丰富。不过另一方面,小屏幕的功耗会较低,而设备也会更轻盈小巧,售价更低。

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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