| Hardware and OS | Moto G42 | |
| Operating System | Android v12 | |
| Processor | Octa core (2.4 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 265 1.9 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 265) | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | |
| Architecture | 64 bit | |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | |
| External memory | Yes, Up to 1 TB | |
| RAM | 4 GB | |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | |
| Display | Moto G42 | other phones |
| Type | OLED | |
| Size | 6.5 inches (16.51 cm) | |
| Screen format | 20:9 | |
| PPI /points per inch/ | 405 ppi | |
| Touchscreen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch | |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | |
| Connectivity | Moto G42 | other phones |
| 4G Bands | TD-LTE 2300(band 40), FD-LTE 1800(band 3) | |
| Network Support | 4G, 3G, 2G | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| SIM card | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano | |
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM GSM | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS | |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging | |
| VoLTE | Yes | |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11, ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz | |
| Camera | Moto G42 | other phones |
| Main camera | 50 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera, 8 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera, 2 MP f/2.4, Macro Camera, | |
| Camera Setup | Triple | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus | |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels | |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps | |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP f/2.45, Wide Angle, Primary Camera, | |
| Multimedia | Moto G42 | other phones |
| Headphone jack | 3.5 mm | |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos | |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | |
| Design | Moto G42 | other phones |
| Colours | Metallic Ros????, Atlantic Green | |
| Waterproof | Yes, Splash proof | |
| Width | 73.5 mm | |
| Height | 160.4 mm | |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 174.5 grams | |
| Battery | Moto G42 | other phones |
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | |
| Type | Li-Polymer | |
| Removable | No | |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Turbo, 20W | |
| USB Type-C | Yes | |
| Other features | Moto G42 | other phones |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Side | |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | |
