Motorola Moto G42 vs Motorola Moto G05
Quick Comparison
Both Motorola Moto G42 and Motorola Moto G05 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Motorola Moto G42 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 G42 | Motorola Moto G05 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.47 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP |
| Price | Rs. 9999 | Rs. 7350 |
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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. 9999. The launch Date of the second phone is December 17, 2024. The cost of Motorola Moto G05 is Rs. 7350.
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G42 has screen size of 6.47 inches which falls short to Motorola Moto G05's 6.67 inch screen. Motorola Moto G42 has AMOLED Screen type where as Motorola Moto G05 has IPS Screen type. Motorola Moto G42 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 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.9% than Motorola Moto G05's ~ 85.2%. Motorola Moto G42 has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Motorola Moto G05 has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 4 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 64 GB.
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G42 has 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Motorola Moto G05's 50 MP 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 Motorola Moto G05'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 | Motorola Moto G05 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Moto G42 | PB790000IN |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 4, 2022 | December 17, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, TurboPower 18W Charger, USB Type C Cable, Sim Tool, Protective Case, Guides | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 73.47 x 160.61 x 8.26 mm | 75.9 x 165.7 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 175 g | 178.8 g |
| Colors | Plum Red, Fresh Lavender, Forest Green, Misty Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.47 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels | 6.67 inches, 720 x 1604 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 411 PPI | ~ 264 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.9% | ~ 85.2% |
| 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 | |
| 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, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, A-GPS, LTEPP, SUPL, GLONASS, GALILEO | Yes, with A-GPS, LTEPP, SUPL, GLONASS, 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 |
| 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) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) |
| 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 | 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 |
| Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 8 MP ƒ/2.1 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | My UX | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| 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 | 5200 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 20W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging |