Motorola Moto G85 5G vs Motorola Moto G42
Quick Comparison
Motorola Moto G85 5G has better RAM than Motorola Moto G42. Motorola Moto G85 5G has more internal memory than Motorola Moto G42
| Name | Motorola Moto G85 5G | Motorola Moto G42 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.47 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 16999 | Rs. 9999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July 10, 2024. The cost of Motorola Moto G85 5G is Rs. 16999. The launch Date of the second phone is July 4, 2022. The cost of Motorola Moto G42 is Rs. 9999.
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G42 has screen size of 6.47 inches which falls short to Motorola Moto G85 5G's 6.67 inch screen. Motorola Moto G85 5G has Screen type where as Motorola Moto G42 has AMOLED Screen type. Motorola Moto G42 has display density of 411 PPI & Motorola Moto G85 5G has only 393 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Motorola Moto G85 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93% than Motorola Moto G42's ~ 90.9%. Motorola Moto G85 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Motorola Moto G42 has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Motorola Moto G85 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 G85 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Motorola Moto G42 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G85 5G has 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Motorola Moto G42's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Motorola Moto G85 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 14 and the second one on 12 version.
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| Name | Motorola Moto G85 5G | Motorola Moto G42 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | XT2427-3 | Moto G42 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 10, 2024 | July 4, 2022 |
| In The Box | Handset, 33W Charger, USB Cable, Guides, Sim Tool, Protective Cover | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 73.06 x 161.91 x 7.59 mm | 73.47 x 160.61 x 8.26 mm |
| Weight | 172 g | 175 g |
| Colors | Cobalt Blue (Vegan Leather), Olive Green (Vegan Leather), Urban Grey (PMMA) | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color pOLED (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 360 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.47 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI | ~ 411 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 93% | ~ 90.9% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | SGS Low Blue Light, SGS Low Motion Blur, 100% DCI P3, 1600 Nits | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | NR band n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/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, 2.4GHz & 5GHz | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1 | 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, Glonass, GALILEO, Beidou, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, LTEPP, SUPL, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, SAR Sensor, Sensor Hub, E-Compass | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Notification LED, Gyroscope, E-Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, IP52 | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP52 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Dolby Atmos Dual Stereo Speakers, 1 Years OS Upgrade, 3 Years SMRs, Swipe to Share with Smart Connect, Ultra Premium Design with Vegan Leather Finish | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/1.67 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro |
| Camera Sensor | Sony - LYT600 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Ultra-Res, Dual Capture, Spot Color, Night Vision, Macro Vision, Portrait, Live Filter, Panorama, AR Stickers, Pro Mode (W/ Long Exposure), Smart Composition, Auto Smile Capture, Google Lens Integration, Active Photos, Timer, High Res Digital Zoom (Upto 8X), RAW Photo Output, HDR, Burst Shot, Assistive Grid, Leveler, Watermark, Barcode Scanner, Quick Capture, Tap Anywhere to Capture, Video Features: Dual Capture, Spot Color, Timelapse (W/ Hyperlapse), Macro, Slow Motion, Video Stabilization, Video Snapshot, Efficient Videos, Digital Zoom Upto 8X | 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 | 32 MP ƒ/2.4 (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 v14 | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | My UX | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.30 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | Adreno 610 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W TurboPower Charging | Yes, 20W Fast Charging |