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Moto G42

Moto G42 is an in-stock smartphone that comes with a 6.4-inch AMOLED display, 50MP primary camera, and is powered by the Snapdragon 680 processor. It features 5000mAh battery and 18W charging, It offers in stellar memory and reliable display capabilities. Available for purchase online in India with possible presence in offline stores as well, it offers great value in this segment.

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Processor

64

Design

32

Network

85

Memory

35

Selfie Camera

43

Connectivity

66

Battery

47

Camera

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4.2/5

Market Status: In Stock

Launched On: 04 Jul 2022

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Processor
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
  • Adreno 610
Display
Display
6.4" (60Hz)
  • FHD+ AMOLED
  • SDR
Battery
Battery
5000mAh (Lithium Polymer)
  • 18Watt (wired)
Rear Camera
Rear Camera
50MP (Wide-angle)
    8MP (Ultra-wide)
      2MP (Macro)

        No Stabilization

        1080p@30fps

        RAM/Storage
        RAM/Storage
        4GB (LPDDR4X)
        • 64GB (UFS 2.2)
        Front Camera
        Front Camera
        16MP
        • 1080@30fps
        Design
        Design
        • Plastic (Back)
        • Plastic Frame (Side)
        • IP52 (Dust and Splash Resistant)
        OS
        OS
        Android (Motorola MyUx)
        • 1 year(s) of OS Update
        See full specifications
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        This phone's software support window has officially closed. It's still usable, but don't expect fresh updates or features

        Moto G42 Price in India

        Moto G42 in India starts at ₹8,499, with the price varying as per storage and color options. The phone is available in multiple configurations, starting from 4GB RAM with 64GB storage. Last updated on November 26, 2025

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        Colors

        Variant

        Flipkart icon
        ₹9,999
        Go To Store

        Flipkart Axis Bank - Debit Card₹9,999₹9,500(₹499 cashback)

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        Flipkart Axis BankDebit Card₹499 cashback₹9,500
        Flipkart SBICredit Card₹499 cashback₹9,500
        Flipkart Axis BankCredit Card₹499 cashback₹9,500
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        ₹8,499
        Go To Store

        CANARA Bank - Credit Card₹8,499₹7,650(₹849 off)rupees-with-circle-green-iconLowest Price

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        CANARA BankCredit Card₹849 off₹7,650
        YES BankCredit Card(EMI)₹637 off₹7,862
        HDFC Bank AND BankDebit Card(EMI)₹500 off₹7,999
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        Disclaimer: The price & specs shown may be different from actual. Please confirm on the retailer site before purchasing.

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        Qualcomm Snapdragon 680

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        MediaTek Dimensity 6300

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        6.4", AMOLED, 60Hz

        6.75", LCD, 120Hz

        6.7", PLS LCD, 90Hz

        6.67", IPS LCD, 120Hz

        6.745", LCD, 90Hz

        50MP+8MP+2MP/16MP (Front)

        50MP/8MP (Front)

        50MP+2MP/8MP (Front)

        32MP/8MP (Front)

        13MP/5MP (Front)

        5000mAh, 18W

        5000mAh, 18W

        5000mAh, 25W

        6000mAh, 45W

        5000mAh, 10W

        4GB + 64GB

        4GB + 64GB

        4GB + 64GB

        4GB + 128GB

        4GB + 64GB

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        Moto G42 Timeline

        Clock Icon

        Jul 04, 2022

        Moto G42 goes official in India with Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC and a 5000 mAh battery

        Moto G42 Full Specifications

        General

        • Box Contents

          Phone, 20W Charger, Type-C Cable, SIM Ejector Tool

        • Colors

          Atlantic Green, Metallic Rosé

        • Launch

          July 04, 2022

        • Availability

          July 11, 2022

        • Stores

          Official Store, Flipkart, Amazon

        • Origin Country

          China

        • Launch Price

          ₹13,999

        Display

        • Type

          AMOLED, 60 Hz Refresh Rate, SDR

        • Size

          6.4 inches, 98.9 cm², 90.9% Screen To Body Ratio

        • Resolution

          FHD+, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 (409 ppi), 8-bit 16.7 Million Colours, 100% DCI-P3, 700 nits(Peak Brightness), SGS Display Certification

        Body

        • Dimensions

          160.6 x 73.5 x 8.2 mm

        • Weight

          174.5 grams

        • Front

          Glass

        • Back

          Plastic

        • Side

          Plastic Frame

        • Build Quality

          Plastic Material

        • Ports

          USB Type-C 2.0, 3.5mm Headphone Jack

        • IP Rating

          IP52 (Dust and Splash Resistant)

        • Speaker

          Stereo Speakers

        Processor

        • Chipset

          Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (6 nm), 310236 Antutu Score

        • CPU

          Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)

        • GPU

          Adreno 610

        • Operating System

          Android 12, Motorola MyUx

        • Software Updates

          1 year(s) of Software updates and 3 year(s) of Security updates

        Main Camera

        • Main Camera

          50 MP, f/1.8, (Wide-angle), 0.64 µm, 1/2.76", PDAF

        • Main Camera #2

          8 MP, f/2.2, (Ultra-wide), 118°, 1.12 µm, 1/4.0"

        • Main Camera #3

          2 MP, f/2.4, (Macro)

        • Features

          Capture smiles, Digital Zoom, HDR, HIGH-RES, LED Flash, Night Vision, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode

        • Video

          1080p@30fps, Slow Motion

        Selfie Camera

        • Front Camera

          16 MP, f/2.2

        • Features

          Auto Smile Capture, Filters, Gesture Selfie, Portrait Mode

        • Video

          1080p@30fps

        Battery

        • Capacity

          5000 mAh, Lithium Polymer (Non-removable)

        • Charging

          18W (wired)

        Memory

        • Card Slot

          microSDXC (dedicated slot)

        • Storage

          64GB, UFS 2.2

        • RAM

          4GB, LPDDR4X

        Network

        • SIM

          Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD)

        • Technology

          GSM, HSPA, LTE

        • 2G Bands

          2, 3, 5, 8 (4 bands)

        • 3G Bands

          1, 2, 4, 5, 8 (5 bands)

        • 4G Bands

          1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 (15 bands)

        • Speed

          GSM, HSPA, LTE

        Connectivity

        • WLAN

          Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Hotspot, Dual Band

        • Bluetooth

          5, A2DP, AAC, LE, SBC

        • Positioning

          A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, LTEPP, SUPL

        • NFC

          Supported

        • Radio

          FM Radio

        Features

        • Fingerprint Scanner

          Side Mounted

        • Sensors

          Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, LED Notification Indicator, Proximity Sensor

        Moto G42 Key Highlights

        ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 680
        Display6.4"
        Battery5000mAh
        Rear Camera50MP
        Front Camera16MP
        RAM/Storage4GB/64GB

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