Motorola Moto G42 vs Lava Storm Play 5G
Quick Comparison
Lava Storm Play 5G has better RAM than Motorola Moto G42. In terms of display resolution, Motorola Moto G42 has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Lava Storm Play 5G which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Lava Storm Play 5G has more internal memory than Motorola Moto G42
| Name | Motorola Moto G42 | Lava Storm Play 5G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.47 in | 6.75 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 8999 | Rs. 11499 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July 4, 2022. The cost of Motorola Moto G42 is Rs. 8999. The launch Date of the second phone is June 13, 2025. The cost of Lava Storm Play 5G is Rs. 11499.
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G42 has screen size of 6.47 inches which falls short to Lava Storm Play 5G's 6.75 inch screen. Motorola Moto G42 has AMOLED Screen type where as Lava Storm Play 5G has IPS Screen type. Motorola's phone has display density of 411 PPI & Lava's phone has only 260 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Motorola's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.9% than Lava's phone ~ 90.4%.
Memory comparison
Lava Storm Play 5G's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Motorola Moto G42's lower 4 GB RAM. Lava Storm Play 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Motorola Moto G42 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Motorola Moto G42 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Lava Storm Play 5G's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 12 and the second one on 15 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Motorola Moto G42 | Lava Storm Play 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Moto G42 | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 4, 2022 | June 13, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, USB Type-C Cable, 18W Adapter, SIM Ejector Pin, Back Cover | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 73.47 x 160.61 x 8.26 mm | 78.1 x 168.75 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 175 g | 196 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Frosty Blue, Dune Titanium | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.47 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels | 6.75 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 411 PPI | ~ 260 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.9% | ~ 90.4% |
| Brightness | Standard Maximum Brightness: 600(Typical), Maximum Brightness Under Sunlight: 750(Typical) | |
| Features | 84% NTSC | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | 5G : n1/n2/n3/n5/n8/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 500,000 (Total) (v10) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, A-GPS, LTEPP, SUPL, GLONASS, GALILEO | Yes (GPS/Beidou/Glonass/QZSS/Galileo) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Notification LED, Gyroscope, E-Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Ambient Light, Fingerprint |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, IP52 | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP64 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Vibration on call connection, Conference Call, Call recording, VoNR, ViNR, DSS, Carrier Aggregation supported | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro | 50 MP + 2 MP |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX752 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 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 | Night Mode, HDR, Film, Portrait, Beauty, Document Correction, Group photo, Dual-Viee Video, AI Emoji, GIF, Pro Video, Sports, Pro-Mode, Panorama, UHD, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Intelligent Scanning, Macro, Filters |
| Video Recording | 1080p | 1440p @ 30 fps QHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 8 MP Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v15 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Mediatek Dimensity 7060 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver | |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | IMG BXM-8-256 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 20W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W |
| StandBy Time | 19 days | |
| Talk Time | 31 hours | |