Moto G42 vs Moto G96 5G
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.4", AMOLED, 60 Hz | 6.67", p-OLED, 144 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP+2MP/16MP | 50MP+8MP/32MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | ||
| Display | 6.4", AMOLED, 60 Hz | 6.67", p-OLED, 144 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP+2MP/16MP | 50MP+8MP/32MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Not Recommended | Overall Best Pick | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Not Recommended | Overall Best Pick |
General
| Colors | Atlantic Green, Metallic Rosé | PANTONE Greener Pastures, PANTONE Cattleya Orchid, PANTONE Ashleigh Blue, PANTONE Dresden Blue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | July 04, 2022 | July 09, 2025 | ||
| Availability | July 11, 2022 | July 16, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹13,999 | ₹17,999 | ||
| Colors | Atlantic Green, Metallic Rosé | PANTONE Greener Pastures, PANTONE Cattleya Orchid, PANTONE Ashleigh Blue, PANTONE Dresden Blue | ||
| Launch | July 04, 2022 | July 09, 2025 | ||
| Availability | July 11, 2022 | July 16, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹13,999 | ₹17,999 |
Display
Winner:Moto G96 5G
| Type | AMOLED | p-OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.4 inches | 6.67 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20.9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 409 ppi | 395 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 700 nits | 1600 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | p-OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.4 inches | 6.67 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20.9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 409 ppi | 395 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 700 nits | 1600 nits |
Body
Winner:Moto G96 5G
| Weight | 174.5 grams | 178 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | - | Gorilla Glass 5 | ||
| Back | Plastic | Vegan Leather | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP52 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 174.5 grams | 178 grams | ||
| Front | - | Gorilla Glass 5 | ||
| Back | Plastic | Vegan Leather | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP52 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Moto G96 5G
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 680 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Adreno 710 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Motorola MyUx | Motorola Hello UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 1 year(s) | 3 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 680 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Adreno 710 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Motorola MyUx | Motorola Hello UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 1 year(s) | 3 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:Moto G96 5G
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Pro Mode | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | EIS, OIS | |||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Pro Mode | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | EIS, OIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Moto G96 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 32 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR | Face Unlock, HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 32 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR | Face Unlock, HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Moto G96 5G
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 18 W | 33 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 18 W | 33 W |
Memory
Winner:Moto G96 5G
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM / WCDMA / LTE / 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM / WCDMA / LTE / 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:Moto G96 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positioning | A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, LTEPP, SUPL | A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, LTEPP, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | - | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | FM Radio | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | |||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
| Positioning | A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, LTEPP, SUPL | A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, LTEPP, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | - | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | FM Radio | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, SAR Sensor | ||
| AI Features | AI Image Enhancements, AI Magic Editor, AI Zoom, Auto Smile Capture | |||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Optical (under display) | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, SAR Sensor | ||
| AI Features | AI Image Enhancements, AI Magic Editor, AI Zoom, Auto Smile Capture |
