Motorola Moto G42 vs Motorola Moto G96 5G
Quick Comparison
Motorola Moto G96 5G has better RAM than Motorola Moto G42. Motorola Moto G96 5G has more internal memory than Motorola Moto G42
| Name | Motorola Moto G42 | Motorola Moto G96 5G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.47 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 9990 | Rs. 18355 |
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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. 9990. The launch Date of the second phone is July 09, 2025. The cost of Motorola Moto G96 5G is Rs. 18355.
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G96 5G has larger screen size of 6.67 inches in comparison to Motorola Moto G42's 6.47 inch screen. Motorola Moto G42 has AMOLED Screen type where as Motorola Moto G96 5G has Screen type. Motorola Moto G42 has display density of 411 PPI & Motorola Moto G96 5G has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Motorola Moto G96 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 92.77% than Motorola Moto G42's ~ 90.9%. Motorola Moto G42 has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Motorola Moto G96 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Motorola Moto G96 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Motorola Moto G42's lower 4 GB RAM. Motorola Moto G96 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 G96 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Motorola Moto G42's 16 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 G96 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Moto G42 | PB8T0010IN|PB8T0005IN |
| 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 |
| OS Updates | 1 year | |
| Security Updates | 3 years | |
| Release Date | July 4, 2022 | July 09, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, 33W Charger, USB Cable, Guides, Sim Tool | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 73.47 x 160.61 x 8.26 mm | 73.26 x 161.86 x 7.93 mm |
| Weight | 175 g | 178 g |
| Colors | PANTONE Greener Pastures, PANTONE Cattleya Orchid, PANTONE Ashleigh Blue, PANTONE Dresden Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color pOLED (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 300 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.47 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 411 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.9% | ~ 92.77% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Brightness | Brightness: 1600 Nits (Peak), 1200 Nits (HBM | |
| Features | 100% DCI P3 Color Space, Water Touch | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 16 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | 5G NR: n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78 | |
| 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, v5.2 |
| 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 | GPS, A-GPS, LTEPP, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Notification LED, Gyroscope, E-Compass | Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, SAR Sensor, Sensor Hub, E-Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | MOTO AI (AI Mobile) | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, IP52 | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | FoD FPS, Moto Secure, Thinkshield for Mobile, Attentive Display, Edge Lights, Gestures: Quick Capture, Fast Flashlight, Flip for DND, Three Finger Screenshot, Pick Upto Silence, Lift to Unlock, Swipe to Split, Quick Launch, Sidebar, Play: Media Controls (Skip Songs Using Volume Keys), Games, Smart Connect, Google Assistant | |
| 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) Sony Lytia 700C Sensor, f/1.8 Aperture, 1.0um Pixel Size, Ultra Pixel Technology for 2.0um, Quad PDAF - All Pixel Focus, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) 8 MP ƒ/1.67 (Ultra Wide) FOV: 118.6 Degree, Macro Vision, f/2.2 Aperture, 1.12um Pixel Size, Auto Focus |
| Camera Sensor | Sony LYT-700C Sensor | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| 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 Vision Mode, Auto Night Vision, Portrait (24mm/35mm/50mm Options), Panorama, Pro Mode (w/Long Exposure), Live Filters, Tilt Shift, HDR, Macro Vision, Ultra-Res, Artificial Intelligence (Shot Optimization, Auto Smile Capture, Google Lens Integration, Photo Enhancement Engine, Super Zoom, Scan (Powered by Adobe Scan), Other Features: Gesture Selfie, Timer, Burst Shot, Snap in Video Recording, Assistive Grid, Leveler, Watermark, QR/ Barcode Scanner, Location Information, RAW Photo Output, Selfie Stick Support, Google Photos Editing (Magic Editor with Reimagine & Auto Frame (Checking Timeframe), Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Magic Editor, Portrait Blur, Portrait Light, Sky, Color Pop, Cinematic Photos, Video Features: Video Stabilization (EIS-OIS), Dual Capture, Timelapse (w/ Hyperlapse), Slow Motion, Live Video Filters (FHD (at 30 fps Only), Horizon Lock, Other Features: High Res Digital Zoom (Upto 6x), Assistive Grid, Leveler, Audio Zoom, Photo: Upto 10X| Video: Upto 6X |
| Video Recording | 1080p | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 32 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) 0.7um Pixel Size, Quad Pixel Technology for 1.4um Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Hello UI | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen2 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver | 4x2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.95GHz Cortex A-55 |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Adreno 710 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos, HiRES | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5500 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 20W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W TurboPower |