Motorola Moto G42
$185Budget2022
6.8
Overall Score
within Budget
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build and value. Scores are rated within the phone's tier.
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6.4"
Display
50MP
Camera
5,000
mAh
4GB
Max RAM
18W
Charging
175g
Weight
Why the Moto G42
BudgetThe Motorola Moto G42 is a budget-tier smartphone offering a sharp AMOLED display, stereo speakers, and a large battery at an affordable price of $185. Its performance score is estimated from its Snapdragon 680 chipset class and 4GB RAM, reflecting basic mainstream capability. The device features sensible compromises like 60Hz display refresh and 18W charging, making it a fair and balanced value for budget-conscious buyers.
Hardware quality by category
The overall score is the average of these six components, rated within the phone's tier.
Camera6.2
Performance6.1
Battery7.5
Display7.4
Build6.3
Value7.5
Strengths
6.4-inch 1080p AMOLED display
5000 mAh battery capacity
Dedicated microSDXC card slot and 3.5mm headphone jack
Stereo speakers
Weaknesses
60Hz refresh rate limit on the display
Modest Snapdragon 680 4G performance with 4GB RAM
Slow 18W wired charging speed
Plastic frame and back build materials
Motorola Moto G42 full specifications
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