Motorola Moto G Stylus vs Motorola Moto G42
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Motorola Moto G Stylus
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Motorola Moto G42
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Motorola Moto G42
Faster charging
Motorola Moto G42
Higher-resolution camera
Motorola Moto G42
Better display
Motorola Moto G42
Lighter body
Motorola Moto G42
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Motorola Moto G Stylus | Motorola Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2300 | 2400 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| PPI | 399 | 411 |
| Screen-to-body | 83.7 | 83.9 |
Platform
| Spec | Motorola Moto G Stylus | Motorola Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Adreno 610 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 665 | Snapdragon 680 4G |
| Process (nm) | 11 | 6 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 12 |
Memory
| Spec | Motorola Moto G Stylus | Motorola Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 128GB 4GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Motorola Moto G Stylus | Motorola Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS) | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Laser AF, LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 3 | 3 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.2, (macro) | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
| ultrawide | 16 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) | 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 48 MP, f/1.7, 26mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Motorola Moto G Stylus | Motorola Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 16 MP, f/2, (wide) | 16 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Motorola Moto G Stylus | Motorola Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4000 | 5000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 10 | 18 |
Body
| Spec | Motorola Moto G Stylus | Motorola Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame (6000 series) | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 158.6 | 160.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.2 | 8 |
| Weight (g) | 192 | 175 |
| Width (mm) | 75.8 | 73.5 |
Launch
| Spec | Motorola Moto G Stylus | Motorola Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, February 07 | 2022, June 09 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, April 16 | Available. Released 2022, June 28 |
Network
| Spec | Motorola Moto G Stylus | Motorola Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 800, 850, 1700, 1900, 2100 - International |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 26, 28, 40, 41, 66 - LATAM, Brazil |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat13 600/100 Mbps | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Motorola Moto G Stylus | Motorola Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Motorola Moto G Stylus | Motorola Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Motorola Moto G Stylus | Motorola Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Motorola Moto G Stylus and Motorola Moto G42 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Motorola Moto G42 packs a 5000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Motorola Moto G42 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 50 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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