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Motorola Moto G42 vs Motorola Moto G71 5G
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.

Motorola Moto G42
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Motorola Moto G71 5G
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Motorola Moto G71 5G
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Motorola Moto G42
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Motorola Moto G42 | Motorola Moto G71 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2400 | 2400 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| PPI | 411 | 411 |
| Screen-to-body | 83.9 | 83 |
Platform
| Spec | Motorola Moto G42 | Motorola Moto G71 5G |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Adreno 619 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 680 4G | Snapdragon 695 5G |
| Process (nm) | 6 | 6 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 11 |
Memory
| Spec | Motorola Moto G42 | Motorola Moto G71 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | No |
| Variants | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Motorola Moto G42 | Motorola Moto G71 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 3 | 3 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
| ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) | 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Motorola Moto G42 | Motorola Moto G71 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 16 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 16 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Motorola Moto G42 | Motorola Moto G71 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 5000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 18 | 33 |
Body
| Spec | Motorola Moto G42 | Motorola Moto G71 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 160.4 | 161.2 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8 | 8.5 |
| Weight (g) | 175 | 179 |
| Width (mm) | 73.5 | 73.9 |
Launch
| Spec | Motorola Moto G42 | Motorola Moto G71 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022, June 09 | 2021, November 18 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, June 28 | Available. Released 2022, January 19 |
Network
| Spec | Motorola Moto G42 | Motorola Moto G71 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 1700, 1900, 2100 - International | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 26, 28, 40, 41, 66 - LATAM, Brazil | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43, 66 - International |
| 5G Bands | — | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (CA) Cat15 800/150 Mbps, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Motorola Moto G42 | Motorola Moto G71 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, 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 G42 | Motorola Moto G71 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Motorola Moto G42 | Motorola Moto G71 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Motorola Moto G42 and Motorola Moto G71 5G are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
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