Motorola Moto G05 vs Motorola Moto G42 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Motorola Moto G05 and Motorola Moto G42 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Motorola Moto G42 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Motorola Moto G05 which has resolution of 1604 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Motorola Moto G05 | Motorola Moto G42 5G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.47 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 6999 | Rs. 13990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is December 17, 2024. The cost of Motorola Moto G05 is Rs. 6999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be March 4, 2025 (Expected). The cost of Motorola Moto G42 5G is Rs. 13990.
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G05 has larger screen size of 6.67 inches in comparison to Motorola Moto G42 5G's 6.47 inch screen. Motorola Moto G05 has IPS Screen type where as Motorola Moto G42 5G has AMOLED Screen type. Motorola Moto G42 5G has display density of 411 PPI & Motorola Moto G05 has only 264 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Motorola Moto G42 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.9% than Motorola Moto G05's ~ 85.2%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 4 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 64 GB.
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G05 has 50 MP Rear Camera in comparison to Motorola Moto G42 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Motorola Moto G42 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Motorola Moto G05's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 12 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Motorola Moto G05 | Motorola Moto G42 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | PB790000IN | Moto G42 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | December 17, 2024 | March 4, 2025 (Expected) |
| In The Box | Handset, TurboPower 18W Charger, USB Type C Cable, Sim Tool, Protective Case, Guides | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.9 x 165.7 x 8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 178.8 g | |
| Colors | Plum Red, Fresh Lavender, Forest Green, Misty Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 720 x 1604 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.47 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 264 PPI | ~ 411 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.2% | ~ 90.9% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | High Brightness Mode: 1000 nits, Typical Brightness: 800 nits, Display Color Boost, Water Touch, 83% NTSC | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | No | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz | 5 GHz) | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, LTEPP, SUPL, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, LTEPP, SUPL, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Notification LED, Gyroscope, E-Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, IP52 | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Stereo Speakers Dolby Atmos | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo, Night Vision, Live Filter, Portrait, Panorama, Google Photos Editing: Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Magic Editor, Portrait Blur, Portrait Light, Sky, Color Pop, Cinematic Photos, Other Features: HDR, Leveler, Timer, Assistive Grid, Watermark, Video Features: Video, Timelapse, Slow Motion | Smart Composition, Spot Color, Shot Optimization, Timer Snap, Pro Mode, Live Photo, 360 Degree Panorama, Portrait, Cutout, Night Vision, Low Light Stacking, Best Shot, Ultra Wide Distortion Correction, Super Resolution, Digital Zoom, 50M High Resolution Mode, Video Feature: Snap in Video Recording, Active Photos, Timelapse, Hyperlapse Stabilization, Cinemagraph |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2.1 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 16 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | My UX | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen1 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x Cortex-A78 & 6x Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Adreno GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | Yes, 20W Fast Charging |