The Moto G42 smartphone 50MP camera setup has made Motorola's latest budget offering one of the most talked-about mid-range handsets launched in Brazil. Alongside it, Motorola also unveiled a cheaper 5G smartphone in the same market, but the G42 stands out for its punch-hole OLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 processor, and a generous 5,000mAh battery — all in a wallet-friendly package.
Moto G42 Smartphone 50MP Camera and Display Specs
The Moto G42 sports a 6.4-inch g-OLED display delivering a Full HD+ resolution of 1,080 x 2,400 pixels at a 20:9 aspect ratio and a 60Hz refresh rate. The punch-hole cutout up front houses a 16MP selfie camera, making video calls and self-portraits crisp and clear.
On the back, the Moto G42's 50MP primary camera leads a triple-camera array. It is joined by an 8MP ultrawide lens that captures sweeping group shots and landscapes, plus a 2MP macro camera for close-up detail photography. Together, the system covers most everyday shooting scenarios without requiring you to splurge on a premium flagship.
Performance, Battery, and Connectivity
Under the hood, Motorola has fitted the Snapdragon 680 processor — a power-efficient 6nm chip from Qualcomm's 6-series lineup — paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The phone runs Android 12 out of the box, with Motorola's clean software skin on top.
Keeping the lights on is a 5,000mAh battery with 20W TurboCharge support, so you can top up quickly between uses rather than waiting hours tethered to a wall outlet. Security is handled by a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and a face-unlock option for quick access.
On the connectivity front, the Moto G42 is well-stocked: dual SIM slots, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support round out the multimedia experience, giving music and video content a noticeably fuller sound.
Moto G42 Full Specifications at a Glance
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.4-inch g-OLED, 1080 x 2400 px, 60Hz, 20:9 |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 |
| RAM | 4GB |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Rear Camera | 50MP + 8MP ultrawide + 2MP macro |
| Front Camera | 16MP |
| Battery | 5,000mAh with 20W TurboCharge |
| OS | Android 12 |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB-C, 3.5mm jack |
| Security | Side fingerprint scanner, Face unlock |
| Audio | Dual stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos |
| Colors | Blue, Rose Pink |
Price and Availability
Motorola has not yet shared official pricing details for the Moto G42 at the time of its Brazil launch. The handset is available in two colour options: Blue and Rose Pink. For the latest pricing and availability updates on all Motorola devices, visit the Motorola brand page.
