Motorola Moto G42 vs Motorola Moto G12
Quick Comparison
Both Motorola Moto G42 and Motorola Moto G12 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Motorola Moto G42 has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Motorola Moto G12 which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Motorola Moto G42 | Motorola Moto G12 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.47 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 9999 | Rs. 12999 |
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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 expected to be December 16, 2024 (Expected). The Expected cost of Motorola Moto G12 is Rs. 12999.
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G42 has screen size of 6.47 inches which falls short to Motorola Moto G12's 6.5 inch screen. Motorola Moto G42 has AMOLED Screen type where as Motorola Moto G12 has IPS LCD Screen type. Motorola Moto G42 has display density of 411 PPI & Motorola Moto G12 has only 269 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 G12's ~ 82.2%. Motorola Moto G42 has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Motorola Moto G12 has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 4 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 64 GB.
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G42's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Motorola Moto G12's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. 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 G12'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 11 version.
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| Name | Motorola Moto G42 | Motorola Moto G12 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Moto G42 | Moto G12 |
| 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 16, 2024 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 73.47 x 160.61 x 8.26 mm | 75.73 x 165.2 x 9.2 mm |
| Weight | 175 g | 200 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.47 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels | 6.5 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 411 PPI | ~ 269 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.9% | ~ 82.2% |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, 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, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, A-GPS, LTEPP, SUPL, GLONASS, GALILEO | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Notification LED, Gyroscope, E-Compass | Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, IP52 | No |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro | 48 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| 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 | HDR, Timer, AR Stickers, Active Photos, Cinemagraph, Manual Mode, Portrait Mode, Cutout, Spot Color, Panorama, Live Filter, RAW Photo Output, Watermark, Burst Shot, Best Shot, Google Lens Integration |
| Video Recording | 1080p | 1080P @ 30 fps FHD, 720P @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver | 4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Adreno 610 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | 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 | |