Motorola Moto G42

Motorola · 2022 22.07.2026

Motorola Moto G42 — Motorola Moto G42 (2022) is a entry-level phone from Motorola. MobileRank rating: 19/100. Performance 0/100, camera 31/100, battery 36/100.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
5000 mAh
50 MP

Faster than 28% of smartphones in AnTuTu

Specifications
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
Display6.4" AMOLED, 1080x2400
RAM4GB
Storage64GB / 128GB
Battery5000 mAh · ≈9.9 hrs of active use*
Charging18W
OSAndroid 12
Dimensions160.4 × 73.5 × 8.0 mm
Weight175g
NFC yes

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

Cameras
Main50MP f/f/1.8
Ultrawide8MP
Front16MP
Benchmarks
AnTuTu 421228
Geekbench Single 412
Geekbench Multi 1410
Based on AnTuTu results, Motorola Moto G42 is faster than 28% 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 "entry-level phone"-level smartphone with a MobileRank rating of 19/100. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G chipset delivers weak performance (0/100).

Pros
  • Lightweight body (175g)
Cons
  • Limited performance for demanding games
  • Modest camera capabilities
  • Small battery (5000 mAh)
  • Slow charging (18W)
  • No wireless charging
Best for: The Motorola Moto G42 is a good fit for a wide range of users.
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 421,228 points in AnTuTu.

What is the Motorola Moto G42's rating?

The Motorola Moto G42 scores 19 out of 100 in the MobileRank rating. Performance is 0/100, camera 31/100, battery 36/100.

What battery does the Motorola Moto G42 have?

The Motorola Moto G42 has a 5000 mAh battery with 18W charging. Battery score: 36/100.

Is the Motorola Moto G42 worth buying?

The Motorola Moto G42 is a good fit for a wide range of users. Overall rating — 19/100 (entry-level phone).

Motorola Moto G42
MobileRank rating
Device profile
Category scores
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 31
Battery 36
Design 81
Value for money 55
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Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G

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