Moto G05 vs Moto G42
Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme Edition | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67", IPS LCD, 90Hz | 6.4", AMOLED, 60Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP/8MP (Front) | 50MP+8MP+2MP/16MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5200mAh, 18W | 5000mAh, 18W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery, Gaming, Software, Design and Build Quality | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Software and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Forest Green, Plum Red | Atlantic Green, Metallic Rosé | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 07, 2025 | July 04, 2022 | ||
| Availability | January 13, 2025 | July 11, 2022 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹6,999 | ₹13,999 |
Display
Winner:Moto G42
| Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.4 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1612 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 263 ppi | 409 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 700 nits |
Body
Winner:Moto G05
| Weight | 188.8 grams | 174.5 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | - | ||
| Back | Vegan Leather | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP52 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | IP52 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Plastic Material |
Processor
Winner:Moto G42
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Helio G81 Extreme Edition | Snapdragon 680 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Arm Mali-G52 MC2 | Adreno 610 |
Main Camera
Winner:Moto G42
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | HDR, Leveler | Capture smiles, HDR, HIGH-RES, Night Vision | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | No Stabilization | ||
| Video | Slow Motion | |||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Motorola MyUx | Motorola MyUx | ||
| AI Features | ||||
| OS Updates(Years) | 1 year(s) |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Moto G05
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 16 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Single | |||
| Features | Auto Smile Capture, Filters, Gesture Selfie, Portrait Mode | |||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Moto G05
| Capacity | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 18 W | 18 W |
Memory
Winner:Moto G42
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Moto G42
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5 | ||
| Positioning | A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, LTEPP | A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, LTEPP, SUPL | ||
| NFC | - | Supported | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | FM Radio |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, LED Notification Indicator, Proximity Sensor |
