available Updated: Oct 2026

Motorola Moto G42

Name: Motorola Moto G42
Brand: Motorola
Price: 191 USD
Availability: InStock

$191 Status: available

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Display 6.4"

Chipset Snapdragon 680 4G

Camera 50

Battery 5000 mAh

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Should you buy the Motorola Moto G42?

Reasons to Buy

5000 mAh battery capacity
6.4" display for media and everyday use
Snapdragon 680 4G platform for daily performance

Reasons to Avoid

Fast charging details are not yet verified.
Durability and protection details should be confirmed before purchase.

Full Specifications

Structured specifications are still being verified for this device. Showing source specs until the organized table is available.

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

Selfie camera
Single: 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

Frequently Asked Questions

The Motorola Moto G42 has Snapdragon 680 4G with 64GB/128GB storage, microSDXC. That is useful buying context, but this page should be treated as specs-led analysis unless hands-on gaming tests are stated.

Fast charging support has not been verified in the structured specs yet, so confirm charging details with the seller or manufacturer before buying.