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Moto G42 Sale in India Begins Today at 12pm: Specifications, Price, Offers

Anurag — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 04:45:56 +0000

The Moto G42 is set to go on sale in India today. The smartphone was launched in the country on July 4 after making rounds in the global market. The handset comes with 4G connectivity and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC, paired with up to 4GB of RAM. It sports a 6.4-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with a standard 60Hz refresh rate. The smartphone runs clean Android 12 out of the box and packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 20W fast charging.

Moto G42 India Price, Offers, Availability

The Moto G42 comes in a single 4GB+64GB storage variant. It will be available with a price tag of Rs. 13,999 (roughly $176). The handset will be sold in Atlantic Green and Metallic Gold color options. The Moto G42 will go on sale at 12 pm today via Flipkart.

Customers can get up to Rs. 1,000 of instant discount on SBI credit card transactions, and a 5 percent instant discount on Axis Bank credit cards, according to the Flipkart listing.

Moto G42 Specifications

The Moto G42 features a 6.4-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a standard refresh rate of 60Hz and an aspect ratio of 20:9. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 processor, paired with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The processor is also accompanied by an Adreno 610 GPU.

In terms of optics, the Moto G42 houses a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 50Mp primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro shooter along with an LED flash. On the front, the Moto G42 sports a 16MP camera for selfies and video calls.

The Moto G42 is fueled by a massive 5,000mAh battery with 20W fast charging support. The smartphone runs Android 12 out of the box. Moreover, the company promises 3 years of security updates.

Motorola Moto G42 launched in India with OLED display, Snapdragon 680 SoC, and more

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 07:06:01 +0000

In early June, Motorola unveiled the Moto G42 in Europe. Almost a month later, the smartphone has now made its way to India as scheduled. Let’s take a look at its pricing and availability in the new market along with its features.

Motorola Moto G42 Price and Availability in India

The Motorola Moto G42 arrives in a single 4GB + 64GB memory configuration in India priced at ₹13,999 ($177). It can be availed in either Atlantic Green or Metallic Rose color options.

The phone will go on sale from July 11 via Flipkart and leading retail stores across the country. Customers can avail of a ₹1,000 instant discount on SBI credit card transactions for a limited time.

Motorola Moto G42 Specifications

The Moto G42 features a plastic body like most Motorola-branded smartphones. The handset is IP52-rated for splash resistance. It measures 160.61 x 73.47 x 8.26mm in dimensions and weighs 174.5g.

The device flaunts a 6.47-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), a 700 nits peak brightness level, and a 409 PPI. The centered punch-hole panel has a 60Hz refresh rate and a 20:9 aspect ratio.

It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC paired with LPDDR4x RAM and uMCP storage. It boots near-stock Android 12 with My UX features. There’s support for MicroSD cards via a dedicated slot and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

The phone offers dual stereo speakers with support for Dolby Atmos. For biometrics, it uses a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

As far as optics are concerned, there’s a triple camera system on the rear comprising of a 50MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, and a 2MP macro snapper. On the front, the handset nests a 16MP shooter inside the punch-hole.

The connectivity options on the smartphone include 4G, dual-SIM, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS, and NFC. Finally, it is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 20W fast charging.

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Upcoming Smartphones: Xiaomi 12S series, Asus ROG Phone 6, and more

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 12:07:07 +0000

There are going to be five smartphone launch events next week. Two of them will be for high-profile premium devices. These two will be hosted by Xiaomi and Asus.

Whereas, the other two will be for budget handsets and the last one will be a special edition of an existing device. These phones are expected to go official via social media announcements and press releases.

With that out of the day, let’s take a look at these forthcoming smartphones one by one.

Upcoming Smartphones Next Week

Motorola Moto G42

The Motorola Moto G42 is set to launch in India on July 4. The smartphone will be made official via a press release and social media posts at 12 PM IST. The device already debuted in Europe a few days back.

The Moto G42 comes with a 6.4-inch FHD+ pOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC, 50MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) triple camera system, 16MP selfie camera, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, dual stereo speakers, Android 12, 5,000mAh battery, 20W fast charging support.

Xiaomi 12S Series

The Xiaomi 12S series will be the biggest launch next week. Its event is scheduled for July 4 in China. The live stream will start from 7 PM GMT+8 across multiple platforms, including Youtube, Weibo, and others.

The new premium smartphone lineup from Xiaomu will consist of three models, namely Xiaomi 12S, Xiaomi 12S Pro, and Xiaomi 12S Ultra. The former two will be mid-year refreshes of Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro, while the latter will be the successor of the Mi 11 Ultra.

All three smartphones will carry a camera system co-tuned by Leica. They will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset. The Pro model will be also available with a Mediatek Dimensity 9000 chip.

Unfortunately, these smartphones may not get a global release.

Samsung Galaxy M13 5G

Samsung is teasing to launch a new Galaxy M series smartphone in India on July 5 at 12 PM. The company hasn’t revealed anything about the device, however, rumors say that it will be Galaxy M13 5G.

Samsung Galaxy M13

According to a leak, the upcoming Galaxy M13 5G will arrive with a 6.5-inch HD+ display (LCD), Mediatek Dimensity 700 chipset, 11 5G bands, 50MP + 2MP dual-camera setup, 5MP selfie camera, MicroSD card slot, 5,000mAh battery, and 15W fast charging support.

The handset will be offered in 4GB + 64GB and 6GB + 128GB memory configurations. It will be available in blue, brown, and green color options.

Asus ROG Phone 6

The Asus ROG Phone 6 will launch on July 5. The event will be live-streamed on Youtube from 8 PM GMT+8.

ASUS ROG Phone 6 | Source: TENAA

According to teasers and leaks, the gaming smartphone will come with a 6.78-inch 165Hz AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 SoC, 64MP triple camera setup, 12MP front-facing camera, IPX4 splash resistance, 6,000mAh battery, and 65W fast charging support.

Just like the ROG Phone 5, the ROG Phone 6 is expected to arrive in three variants, such as vanilla, Pro, and Ultimate.

Realme GT Neo 3 150W Thor Love and Thunder Limited Edition

The Realme GT Neo 3 150W Thor Love and Thunder Limited Edition will be announced on July 7 in India. As the name suggests, the smartphone will be a customized version of the new Marvel Studios movie, which is scheduled to release on the same day in the country.

The device is expected to have the same features as the regular model. It will only differ in terms of rear design and default theme.

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Moto G42 launch date for India confirmed via Flipkart

Sean — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 06:04:20 +0000

Motorola has been gearing up to launch the new Moto G42 smartphone in the Indian market. Now, an official Flipkart listing has confirmed its launch date as well as tease some of its specifications as well.

Looking at the Flipkart microsite, the company is confirmed to launch the Moto G42 in India on July 4. Apart from just confirming the launch date, this online listing on the popular e-retailer also revealed some key specifications of the handset ahead of its official release as well as multiple color options. The Moto G42 will sport a 6.5 inch Full HD+ AMOLED display that has a standard 60Hz refresh rate and center punch hole cutout on the front.

Under the hood, the Moto G42 is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC and is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports 20W TurboPower fast charging. Arriving at the rear, the device features a triple camera setup that includes a 50 megapixel primary sensor, an 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, and a 2 megapixel macro camera. On the other hand, the front houses a lone 16 megapixel selfie shooter.

Other features include, Dolby Atmos support, IP52 water resistance, and Android 12 OS out of the box (with promised upgrade to Android 13). The brand will offer the new smartphone in two color variants, namely Atlantic Green and Metallic Rose options. So stick around for more, as we will be covering the launch event in the first week of next month.

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Moto G42 India launch date tipped, here’s what to expect

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 09:00:20 +0000

Earlier this month, Motorola announced the Moto G42 in Brazil and Europe. Reports have claimed that the device will be released in India. A fresh leak by tipster Yogesh Brar has revealed the launch date of the Moto G42 for India.

Moto G42 India launch date (rumored)

According to Brar, the Moto G42 will break cover on July 4 in India. Hence, it is likely that the first teasers of the G42 will appear in the next few days in the country. Like the other Motorola phones, the G42 could be available for purchase through Flipkart.

Moto G42

At present, there is no word on the price of the Moto G42 for India. It will probably be probably priced at around Rs 15,000 (~$191) in the country. The device may come in rose and green colors.

Moto G42 specifications

The Motorola Moto G42 has a 6.4-inch AMOLED display that offers an FHD+ resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a 60Hz refresh rate. The device is equipped with a Snapdragon 680 chipset and up to 6 GB of RAM.

The Moto G42 is packed with a 5,000 mAh battery that carries support for 18W rapid charging. On the front, it features a 16-megapixel selfie camera. Its back panel has a 50-megapixel main snapper, which is coupled with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 2-megapixel macro lens.

The G42 comes preloaded with the Android 12 OS and MyUX. The device offers up to 128 GB of built-in storage. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint reader.

In related news, Motorola is gearing up to launch new flagship phones in China. Next month (July) could see the arrival of the Motorola Edge X30 Pro and the Motorola Razr 3. Both devices are likely to feature the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 mobile platform.

Moto G62 5G & Moto G42 debut in Europe – specs, price & more

Sudhanshu — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 20:03:37 +0000

Last week, Motorola launched the budget-friendly Moto G62 5G and the Moto G42 smartphones in Brazil. Now, the devices have made their way to Europe. So let’s take a look at what these devices have to offer.

Moto G62 5G specifications and features

Starting with the Motorola G62 5G, the device comes with a 6.5-inch IPS panel with Full HD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The device has thick bezels and a punch hole in the center for the selfie camera.

Moto G62 5G

Under the hood, the G62 comes with a snapdragon 480 Plus chipset paired with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The storage of the device can be expanded using a MicroSD card (up to 1TB). It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery, which supports 20W fast charging.

For optics, the smartphone comes with a triple camera setup consisting of a 50-megapixel main camera paired with an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera with a 118-degree FOV and a 2-megapixel macro camera. On the front, the device has a 16-megapixel front-facing camera.

Other than that, the device has an operating system based on Android 12 and comes with a fingerprint scanner. It offers other features like a dual-SIM slot, 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC, a USB-C port, and dual stereo speaker with Dolby Atmos support.

Moto G42 specifications and features

The Moto G42 comes with a 6.4-inch g-OLED display offering a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and 60Hz refresh rate. It has noticeable bezels, a thick chin, and a centered punch-hole for the front camera.

Under the hood, the G42 comes with the Snapdragon 680 4G chipset paired with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The storage can be expanded by up to 1TB using a TF card. The device operates on Android 12 and has a 5,000mAh battery with 20W fast charging support.

Coming to optics, the G42 has a triple camera setup headlined by 50-megapixel primary sensor. It is paired with an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with a 118-degree FOV, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. On the front, the device has a 16-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls.

Other features of the device include face unlock, a side-facing fingerprint scanner, and Dolby Atmos-powered dual stereo speakers. Connectivity options offered on the smartphone include a dual SIM slot, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Moto G62 5G & Moto G42 pricing

Both the Moto G62 5G and the Moto G42 have been priced pretty close to each other. The Moto G62 5G starts at €249.99 whereas the Moto G42 has a starting price of €209.99.

Moto G42 launched with Snapdragon 680, 5,000mAh battery, and 50MP triple cameras

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:46:12 +0000

Motorola has announced the Moto G42, a budget-friendly smartphone in Brazil. Like most of the other Motorola phones available in the market, the Moto G42 features a display with a centrally positioned punch-hole. It comes with a Snapdragon 6-series chip, packs a big battery, and flaunts a 50-megapixel triple camera unit. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and price of the Moto G42.

Moto G42 specifications and features

The Moto G42 features a 6.4-inch g-OLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a 60Hz refresh rate. It has a 16-megapixel camera on the front for selfies and video calls.

Moto G42

The rear camera setup of the Moto G42 has a 50-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with a 118-degree FOV, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The handset runs on the Android 12 OS. For security, the G42 is equipped with features like face unlock and a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

The Snapdragon 680 chipset powers the Moto G42. It comes with 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in storage. For additional storage, it has a microSD slot. It houses a 5,000mAh battery that supports 20W TurboCharge technology.

Moto G42

On the connectivity front, the G42 offers features like dual SIM slot, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. For audiophiles, the device offers Dolby Atmos powered dual stereo speakers. The handset measures 160.4 x 73.5 x 7.99mm and weighs around 174.5 grams.

Moto G42 price and availability

The Moto G42’s price is yet to be confirmed. It will be available in blue and rose colors. The handset is expected to be released in other markets in the coming days.

Moto G42 key specs revealed, SD 680, 6.4-inch OLED panel & more

Sudhanshu — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 16:26:46 +0000

Motorola is working on a new budget-friendly 4G device dubbed the Moto G42. The smartphone has already made appearances on Geekbench and FCC certification website. Now, a new report has emerged revealing all of its key specifications.

Image via Gizpaw

According to a Gizpaw report, The Moto G42 will come featuring a 6.4-inch display. The render reveals that it’ll have a centered punch hole, narrow bezels, and a noticeable chin. It will be an OLED panel with a Full-HD+ resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels.

Under the hood, the smartphone will come with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 680 chipset paired with Adreno 610 GPU. The device will be offered in a single storage configuration of 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. It will also likely have a MicroSD card slot.

For security, the smartphone comes with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and also features a 3.5mm audio jack and a stereo speaker setup. The device will run on Android 12-based operating system and will feature a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging.

For optics, the device will have a triple camera. It will consist of a 50-megapixel primary lens with f/1.8 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens with f/2.2 aperture, and a 2-megapixel macro sensor with f/2.4 aperture.

For now, the launch timeline and price of the device remain under wraps, so stay tuned for more updates.

Motorola Moto G42 with Snapdragon 680 SoC appears on Geekbench

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Mon, 30 May 2022 06:14:40 +0000

A few days back, an upcoming Motorola smartphone dubbed Moto G42 was spotted on multiple certification websites carrying model number XT2233. The listings disclosed a few details about the handset. The device also leaked in renders exposing its design. Now, the phone has arrived on Geekbench revealing its chipset.

According to Geekbench, the forthcoming Motorola Moto G42 will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC. For the unaware, this is the same chip that’s present underneath the Moto G52.

Apart from the chip, the listing on the benchmarking platform says that the device will boot Android 12. Anyway, this was already known, courtesy of the FCC and WiFi Alliance.

Per the listing on Lenovo’s website, the Moto G42 is codenamed HawaiiPlusOLED22. This suggests that it could sport an OLED display like the Moto G52 but it’s not known whether the panel will support a high refresh rate.

Certifications have also revealed features like dual-band WiFi, NFC, and 4G connectivity. Additionally, renders have disclosed the design as well.

The phone’s look will be near-identical to that of the Moto G52 with a vertically aligned triple camera setup on the rear and a centered punch-hole screen on the front.

Going by the aforementioned details, the Moto G42 may be only slightly different from the Moto G52 and will likely be cheaper. We expect Motorola to announce this handset in the coming days.

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