Motorola Moto G42 5G vs Motorola Moto G31
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Overview
| Specs Score | 77 / 100 Better Specs | 74 / 100 |
| Front Camera | 16 MP Better Front Camera Resolution | 13 MP |
| Weight | 180 g Lighter | |
| Thickness | 8.49 mm Slimmer | |
| Unique Features | 5G Water Resistant NFC | No No No |
General
| Model | Moto G42 5G | PASL0004IN, Moto G31 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | December 4, 2025 (Expected) | November 29, 2021 |
Design
| Dimensions | 74.6 x 161.19 x 8.49 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g |
Display
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.47 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels | 6.47 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 411 PPI | ~ 411 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.9% | ~ 88.8% |
| Features | Upto 700nits Brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
Memory
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | 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 |
Extra
| GPS | GPS, A-GPS, LTEPP, SUPL, GLONASS, GALILEO | GPS, A-GPS, LTEPP, SUPL, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Notification LED, Gyroscope, E-Compass | Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, SAR Sensor, Gyroscope, E-Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, IP52 | No, Water Repellent Design |
| Extra Features | Gradient Unibody ME, Water Repellent Design, Google Assistant, Dual Microphone |
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) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro |
| 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 | Dual Capture, Spot Color, Night Vision, Macro Vision, Cinemagraph, Portrait, Cutout, Live Filter, Panorama, AR Stickers, Pro Mode |
| Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | Android v12 | Android v11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen1 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Cortex-A78 & 6x Cortex-A55 | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | WMV, WAV, MP3 |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 20W Fast Charging | Yes, 20W Fast Charging |
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