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Motorola moto g42
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Motorola moto g42

Smartphone

Display diagonal
6.40 in
Battery capacity
5,000 mAh

Display

Display diagonal
6.40 in
Display pixel density
411 ppi*
Resolution
1080x2400
Panel
AMOLED
Horizontal pixels
1,080 px
Vertical pixels
2,400 px

Displays

  • Display*
    Diagonal
    6.40 in*
    Horizontal pixels
    1,080 px*
    Vertical pixels
    2,400 px*
    Technology
    AMOLED*

Processing & platform

Processor
Kryo 265
CPU cores
8
Clock configuration
4 x 2.4 GHz & 4 x 1.9 GHz

CPU core groups

  • Kryo 265 Gold*
    Cores
    4*
    Listed frequency
    2.4 GHz*
  • Kryo 265 Silver*
    Cores
    4*
    Listed frequency
    1.9 GHz*

Memory & storage

Memory configurations

  • 4 GB RAM / 64 GB storage*
    Memory
    4 GB*
    Capacity
    64 GB*
  • 4 GB RAM / 128 GB storage*
    Memory
    4 GB*
    Capacity
    128 GB*

Memory options

  • 4 GB LPDDR4X
    Capacity
    4 GB
    Technology
    LPDDR4X
  • 6 GB LPDDR4X
    Capacity
    6 GB
    Technology
    LPDDR4X
  • 4 GB*
    Capacity
    4 GB*

Storage options

  • 64 GB UFS 2.2
    Capacity
    64 GB
    Technology
    UFS 2.2
  • 128 GB UFS 2.2
    Capacity
    128 GB
    Technology
    UFS 2.2
  • 128 GB*
    Capacity
    128 GB*
  • 64 GB*
    Capacity
    64 GB*

Cameras

  • 50 MP (Primary)
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Flash
    LED
    Resolution
    50 MP
  • 8 MP (ultrawide)
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Flash
    None
    Resolution
    8 MP
    Role
    ultrawide
  • 2 MP (depth)
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Flash
    None
    Resolution
    2 MP
    Role
    depth
  • 16 MP (Front Facing)
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Position
    front
    Flash
    None
    Resolution
    16 MP

Area-based index at equal illumination, f-number and exposure time. Not a camera-quality rating; lens transmission, sensor efficiency and processing are excluded.

Battery & charging

Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Removable battery
No
Battery technology
Li-Po

Charging

  • Wired*
    Rated charging power
    18 W*
    Technology
    wired*
    Variant / details
    Source-declared charging power; compatible charger and conditions unspecified*

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Android 12, planned upgrade to Android 13*
Cellular networks
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
5.2
NFC
Yes*

Sensors

  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Fingerprint reader
  • Gyroscope
  • Light sensor
  • Proximity sensor
  • Fingerprint (side-mounted)*
  • gyro*
  • proximity*

Connectivity & features

  • 3.5mm jack
  • A-GPS
  • Dual SIM
  • Galileo
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • NFC
  • Stereo speakers
  • USB OTG

Cellular networks

  • 2G GSM
  • 2G CDMA
  • 3G UMTS
  • 4G LTE

Bluetooth profiles

  • A2DP

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
160.4 x 73.5 x 8 mm (6.31 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)*
Height
160.40 mm
Width
73.50 mm
Thickness
8 mm
Weight
175 g*

Colors

  • Atlantic Green*
  • Metallic Rose*

Variants & identifiers

Model identifiers

  • XT2233-1
  • XT2233-2

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 34 fields
Body Weight
175 g (6.17 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    175*
    unit
    g*
    original
    175 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body Build
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Type
6.4 inches, 98.9 cm*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    6.4*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    6.4 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    98.9*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    98.9 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    1,080*
    y
    2,400*
    unit
    px*
    original
    1080 x 2400*
    span
    • 0*
    • 11*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
Platform OS
Android 12, planned upgrade to Android 13*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Chipset
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    6*
    unit
    nm*
    original
    6 nm*
    span
    • 35*
    • 39*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Cpu
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Gpu
Adreno 610*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Memory Cardslot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Name
Motorola Moto G42*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Memory Internalmemory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    64*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    64GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    4*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    4GB*
    span
    • 5*
    • 8*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    128*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    128GB*
    span
    • 14*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    4*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    4GB*
    span
    • 20*
    • 23*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Cameraspecs
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)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    50*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    50 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.64*
    unit
    µm*
    original
    0.64µm*
    span
    • 30*
    • 36*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    8*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    8 MP*
    span
    • 45*
    • 49*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1.12*
    unit
    µm*
    original
    1.12µm*
    span
    • 84*
    • 90*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    2*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    2 MP*
    span
    • 93*
    • 97*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
  • value
    1.8*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/1.8*
    span
    • 7*
    • 12*
  • value
    2.2*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/2.2*
    span
    • 51*
    • 56*
  • value
    2.4*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/2.4*
    span
    • 99*
    • 104*
optical_format_declarations
  • original
    1/2.76"*
    span
    • 21*
    • 28*
    role
    nominal optical format; not a physical rectangle*
  • original
    1/4.0"*
    span
    • 76*
    • 82*
    role
    nominal optical format; not a physical rectangle*
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Video
1080p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
SelfieCamera Cameraspecs
16 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.0µm*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    16*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    16 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1*
    unit
    µm*
    original
    1.0µm*
    span
    • 22*
    • 27*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
  • value
    2.2*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/2.2*
    span
    • 7*
    • 12*
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
SelfieCamera Features
1080p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound Feature
Yes, with stereo speakers*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound 3.5mmjack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS WLAN
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS NFC
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS Radio
FM radio*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS USB
USB Type-C 2.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Battery Type
Li-Po 5000 mAh*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5,000*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    5000 mAh*
    span
    • 6*
    • 14*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Battery Charging
18W wired*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    18*
    unit
    W*
    original
    18W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 3*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Colors
Atlantic Green, Metallic Rose*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Price
About 170 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network 2gbands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network 3gbands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - International*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network 4gbands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 26, 28, 40, 41, 66 - LATAM, Brazil*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body Dimensions
160.4 x 73.5 x 8 mm (6.31 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    8 mm*
    span
    • 15*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.31*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.31 in*
    span
    • 35*
    • 42*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 2 · 1 fields
model
Moto G42*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 3 · 49 fields
Battery · Charging
18W wired*
Battery · Type
Li-Po 5000 mAh*
Body · Build
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back*
Body · Dimensions
160.4 x 73.5 x 8 mm (6.31 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)*
Body · Features
Water-repellent design*
Body · SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM*
Body · Weight
175 g (6.17 oz)*
Comms · Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE*
Comms · NFC
Yes*
Comms · Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO*
Comms · Radio
FM radio*
Comms · USB
USB Type-C 2.0*
Comms · WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct*
Display · Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)*
Display · Size
6.4 inches, 98.9 cm2 (~83.9% screen-to-body ratio)*
Display · Type
AMOLED*
Features · Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass*
Launch · Announced
2022, June 09*
Launch · Status
Available. Released 2022, June 28*
Main Camera · Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama*
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 (macro)*
Main Camera · Video
1080p@30fps*
Memory · Card slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)*
Memory · Internal
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM*
Misc · Colors
Atlantic Green, Metallic Rose*
Misc · Models
XT2233-2*
Historical price
About 170 EUR*
Network · 2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Network · 3G bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - International*
Network · 4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 26, 28, 40, 41, 66 - LATAM, Brazil*
Network · Features
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - India 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41 - India*
Network · Speed
HSPA, LTE*
Network · Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Platform · Chipset
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)*
Platform · CPU
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)*
Platform · GPU
Adreno 610*
Platform · OS
Android 12, planned upgrade to Android 13*
Selfie camera · Single
16 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.0µm*
Selfie camera · Video
1080p@30fps*
Sound · 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Sound · Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers*
Charging
Wired
Rated charging power
18.0* W
Technology
wired*
Variant / details
Source-declared charging power; compatible charger and conditions unspecified*
Colors
Atlantic Green
Atlantic Green*
Metallic Rose
Metallic Rose*
Display
Display
Diagonal
6.4* in
Horizontal pixels
1,080* px
Vertical pixels
2,400* px
Technology
AMOLED*
Front cameras
Front selfie
Resolution
16.0* MP
Position
Front*
Role
selfie*
Aperture
2.2* f-number
Memory options
4 GB
Capacity
4.0* GB
64 GB
Capacity
64.0* GB
128 GB
Capacity
128.0* GB
4 GB RAM / 64 GB
Memory
4.0* GB
Capacity
64.0* GB
4 GB RAM / 128 GB
Memory
4.0* GB
Capacity
128.0* GB
CPU core groups
Kryo 265 Gold
Cores
4*
Listed frequency
2.4* GHz
Kryo 265 Silver
Cores
4*
Listed frequency
1.9* GHz
Rear cameras
Rear wide
Resolution
50.0* MP
Position
Rear*
Role
wide*
Aperture
1.8* f-number
Rear ultrawide
Resolution
8.0* MP
Position
Rear*
Role
ultrawide*
Aperture
2.2* f-number
Rear macro
Resolution
2.0* MP
Position
Rear*
Role
macro*
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted)
Fingerprint (side-mounted)*
accelerometer
accelerometer*
gyro
gyro*
proximity
proximity*
compass
compass*
Specifications 4 · 34 fields
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
3.5mm jack
Yes*
3G bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - International*
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 26, 28, 40, 41, 66 - LATAM, Brazil*
Announced
2022, June 09*
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE*
Build
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back*
Card slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)*
Charging
18W wired*
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)*
Colors
Atlantic Green, Metallic Rose*
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)*
Dimensions
160.4 x 73.5 x 8 mm (6.31 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)*
GPU
Adreno 610*
Internal
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM*
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers*
Models
XT2233-2*
NFC
Yes*
OS
Android 12, planned upgrade to Android 13*
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO*
Historical price
About 170 EUR*
Radio
FM radio*
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass*
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM*
Size
6.4 inches, 98.9 cm2 (~83.9% screen-to-body ratio)*
Speed
HSPA, LTE*
Status
Available. Released 2022, June 28*
Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Type
Li-Po 5000 mAh*
USB
USB Type-C 2.0*
Weight
175 g (6.17 oz)*
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct*
Memory options
4 GB
Capacity
4.0* GB
64 GB
Capacity
64.0* GB
128 GB
Capacity
128.0* GB
4 GB RAM / 64 GB
Memory
4.0* GB
Capacity
64.0* GB
4 GB RAM / 128 GB
Memory
4.0* GB
Capacity
128.0* GB
CPU core groups
Kryo 265 Gold
Cores
4*
Listed frequency
2.4* GHz
Kryo 265 Silver
Cores
4*
Listed frequency
1.9* GHz

* Provisional data