Motorola Moto G42

Name: Motorola Moto G42
Brand: Motorola

Motorola · 2022 27.07.2026 · updated 05.09.2026

Motorola Moto G42 (2022) is a budget phone from Motorola. MobileRank rating: 44/100. Performance 31/100, camera 35/100, battery 43/100, display 84/100, portability 74/100.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G

5000 mAh

50 MP

Faster than 22% of smartphones in AnTuTu

Specifications

Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
Display	6.4" AMOLED, 1080x2400
RAM	4GB
Storage	64GB / 128GB
Battery	5000 mAh · ≈9.9 hrs of active use*
Charging	18W / No wireless charging
OS	Android 12
Dimensions	160.4 × 73.5 × 8.0 mm
Weight	175g
NFC	yes

* battery life is an estimated figure based on capacity, display, and chipset — not a lab measurement.

Cameras

Main	50MP f/1.8
Ultrawide	8MP
Front	16MP

Benchmarks

AnTuTu 424216

Geekbench Single 412

Geekbench Multi 1423

Based on AnTuTu results, Motorola Moto G42 is faster than 22% of smartphones in our database. This device is from the budget segment.

Performance

Overview and verdict

In 2022, Motorola introduced the Motorola Moto G42 — a "budget phone"-level smartphone with a MobileRank rating of 44/100. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G chipset delivers below average performance (31/100).

Pros

6.4" AMOLED display
Lightweight body (175g)

Cons

Limited performance for demanding games
Modest camera capabilities
Slow charging (18W)
No wireless charging
No telephoto camera

Best for: The Motorola Moto G42 has no pronounced profile: its best category is display (84/100), its weakest performance (31/100).

Frequently asked questions

What processor does the Motorola Moto G42 have?

The Motorola Moto G42 runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G chipset. It scores 424,216 points in AnTuTu.

What is the Motorola Moto G42's rating?

The Motorola Moto G42 scores 44 out of 100 in the MobileRank rating. Categories: performance 31/100, camera 35/100, battery 43/100, display 84/100, portability 74/100.

What battery does the Motorola Moto G42 have?

The Motorola Moto G42 has a 5000 mAh battery with 18W charging. Battery score: 43/100.

Is the Motorola Moto G42 worth buying?

The Motorola Moto G42 has no pronounced profile: its best category is display (84/100), its weakest performance (31/100). Overall rating — 44/100 (budget phone).

MobileRank rating

Device profile

Category scores

Performance 31

Display 84

Camera 35

Battery 43

Portability 74

Value for money —

The score is built from the five categories below (weights are in the methodology); 100% of the weight is known. Value for money is computed separately and is not part of the overall score. The price is unknown, so value for money is not computed. How the rating works →