Poco M6 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) vs Motorola Moto G42 5G
Quick Comparison
Poco M6 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Motorola Moto G42 5G. In terms of display resolution, Poco M6 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Motorola Moto G42 5G which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Poco M6 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has more internal memory than Motorola Moto G42 5G
| Name | Poco M6 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Motorola Moto G42 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.79 in | 6.47 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5030 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 108 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 11299 | Rs. 13990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 01, 2024. The cost of Poco M6 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 11299. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be September 4, 2025 (Expected). The cost of Motorola Moto G42 5G is Rs. 13990.
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G42 5G has screen size of 6.47 inches which falls short to Poco M6 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.79 inch screen. Poco M6 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has LCD Screen type where as Motorola Moto G42 5G has AMOLED Screen type. Motorola's phone has display density of 411 PPI & Poco's phone has only 394 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Motorola's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.9% than Poco's phone ~ 85.1%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Poco M6 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Motorola Moto G42 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. Poco M6 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Motorola Moto G42 5G (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Poco M6 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 108 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Motorola Moto G42 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Motorola Moto G42 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Poco M6 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 13 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 | Poco M6 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Motorola Moto G42 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | M6 Plus 5G, MZB0HKIIN | Moto G42 5G |
| 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 | August 01, 2024 | September 4, 2025 (Expected) |
| In The Box | Handset, 33W Charger, USB Type-C Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.2 x 168.6 x 8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | |
| Colors | Misty Lavender, Ice Silver, Graphite Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.47 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 394 PPI | ~ 411 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.1% | ~ 90.9% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Protection | |
| Features | 550nits Peak Brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual Band | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, LTEPP, SUPL, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, IR Blaster | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Notification LED, Gyroscope, E-Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, IP52 | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | No | |
| Extra Features | SAR Limit: 1.6 W/kg, Head SAR: 0.855 W/kg, Body SAR: 0.848 W/kg | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 108 MP ƒ/1.75 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP (Macro) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 3X In Sensor Zoom, Photo, Portrait, Smart Night Mode, 108MP, Google Lens, Film Filters, Macro, HDR, Timelapse, Video Features: Macro Video, Timelapse, Digital Zoom Upto 10X | 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 | 13 MP (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 | HyperOS | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 AE | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen1 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Performance Cores@2.3GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz | 2x Cortex-A78 & 6x Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | Adreno GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes, with FM Recording | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5030 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 20W Fast Charging |