Motorola Moto G42

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The Motorola Moto G42 is a budget smartphone with a 6.5-inch HD+ display, a 13MP triple rear camera setup, a 5MP front camera, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 processor, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and a 5,000mAh battery.

Motorola Moto G42 Price

At the time of it's release in 2022, June 28, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Motorola Moto G42 was $ 194.99 or £ 176.79 or € 149.00.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

What is the battery capacity of the Motorola Moto G42?

The Motorola Moto G42 has a battery capacity of 6,000 mAh

What type of processor does the Motorola Moto G42 have?

The Motorola Moto G42 has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 processor

How to reset or factory restore Motorola Moto G42 device?

Resetting or factory restoring a Motorola Moto G42 can be useful in situations where the device is not functioning properly, or when you want to start fresh and customize your device from scratch. Here are the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a Motorola Moto G42: Method 1: Using the recovery menu 1. Turn off your Moto G42. 2. Press and hold the Power button and the Volume Up button at the same time. 3. Release both buttons when the Motorola logo appears. 4. Use the Volume keys to navigate through the menu, and select "Wipe data/factory data." 5. Follow the prompts to confirm the reset and wait for the device to reset. Method 2: Using a computer and a USB cable 1. Connect your Moto G42 to your computer using a USB cable. 2. Install the Motorola Mobile Device Management Software from Motorola's website on your computer. 3. Launch the software and select your Moto G42 from the list of connected devices. 4. Click on the "Special Actions" menu and select "Hard Reset." 5. Follow the prompts to confirm the reset and wait for the device to reset. Method 3: Using the bootloader 1. Power off your Moto G42. 2. Press and hold the Volume Up button until the bootloader appears. 3. Connect your Moto G42 to your computer using a USB cable. 4. Open a command prompt on your computer and enter the following command: "fastboot reboot recovery." 5. In the recovery menu, select "Wipe data/factory data." 6. Follow the prompts to confirm the reset and wait for the device to reset. Note: These methods should be used as a last resort and only if you are unable to resolve your issues with the device's software. Resetting your device will erase all of your data, so make sure to back up any important files before performing a reset.

What is the display size of the Motorola Moto G42?

The Motorola Moto G42 has a 6.5-inch display


Specifications

Network

TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - International
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41 - India
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 26, 28, 40, 41, 66 - LATAM, Brazil
SpeedHSPA, LTE

Launch

Announced2022, June 09
StatusAvailable. Released 2022, June 28

Body

Dimensions160.4 x 73.5 x 8 mm (6.31 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)
Weight175 g (6.17 oz)
BuildGlass front, plastic frame, plastic back
SIMDual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Water-repellent design

Display

TypeAMOLED
Size6.4 inches, 98.9 cm2 (~83.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)

Platform

OSAndroid 12, planned upgrade to Android 13
ChipsetQualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
GPUAdreno 610

Memory

Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM

Main Camera

Triple50 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)
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Video1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Single16 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.0µm
Video1080p@30fps

Sound

LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jackYes

Comms

WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFCYes
RadioFM radio
USBUSB Type-C 2.0

Features

SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

TypeLi-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging18W wired

Misc

ColorsAtlantic Green, Metallic Rose
ModelsXT2233-2
Price$ 194.99 / £ 176.79 / € 149.00

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