The middle class requires constant updating due to discounting, which gradually makes new technologies that are initially only included in the high-end cheaper, and also due to the needs that arise with the very emergence of these advances, so it is always good news that affordable terminals include camera improvements or a 5G connection, as in the case of the new Moto g42 5G. Although this does not mean that it has other flaws, as we will see below.

The Moto g42 5G appeared a few months ago with a flag 6.4 inch OLED display ready to offer realistic colors and endless contrasts, lighting each pixel separately experience the best cinematic experiences without loss of detail from anywhere. Also complete this part a Dolby Atmos sound first level, which is clearly audible through his dual stereo speakers.

Moto g42 5G specifications

Design

Motorola has put a lot of effort into making the Moto g42 look as premium as possible. We have this device in two colors, Atlantic Green and Metallic Rosé, both of which share a metallic look. Although the body of the mobile is made of plastic, this effect gives it a sense of quality.

The three cameras do not take up much space at the back, so there is no risk of touching them and getting them dirty. On the front is the front camera, right in the middle without a notch. Personally, I’ve gotten used to his position in the corner and I find this center back somewhat annoying.

The big innovation in the design of the Moto g42 is undoubtedly his lock button, power on, power off, quick access and fingerprint reader. We have all this on the side of the mobile, so we can do without a screen reader.

At the top we find the headphone jack, a feature always present in mid-range phones.

Screen

As we mentioned before, the screen is one of the Moto g42’s big bets. It is a 6.4 inch OLED display ready to offer realistic colors and endless contrasts, lighting each pixel separately experience the best cinematic experiences without loss of detail from anywhere. Also complete this part a Dolby Atmos soundwhich is clearly heard over his dual stereo speakers. Its size, weight and screen make it a very comfortable mobile for consuming multimedia content. And the truth is, for the price of the screen, it’s worth it. It’s not the highest screen resolution, it’s Full HD or 1080, it’s not bad for a mid-range phone, and if we went to a higher resolution, QHD, the price of the smartphone would go up considerably.

cameras

The G42 motorcycle It features a 50MP main camera with Quad Pixel5 technology that offers vivid footage in any lighting conditions, and an advanced 8MP sensor with an ultra-wide 118º lens that fits 4 times more than a standard 78º lens. In addition, the specialized Macro Vision camera allows you to get closer to the object up to 3 cm.

If you want to get more perfect photos, try the depth sensor that the main camera has, it automatically blurs the background and gets professional looking “portraits”, in this case I liked that it is able to perfectly distinguish both animals as people. Additionally, night vision mode ensures amazing clarity regardless of the time of day and is available on both the rear and selfie cameras.

The perfect mobile for publishing quality photos on our social networks, let’s not try to ask for much more. The zoom is not very fine and the macro lens loses quality when used.

I also liked the camera software that can correct you in the moment of taking a photo, for example when it thinks it’s going to be crooked, a level will appear so you can frame it better.

Battery and performance

The battery is at the top of any high-end with 5,000 mAh and TurboPower fast charging that only works with a charger.

We can find more in terms of performance, but the Moto g42 has a Qualcomm processor Snapdragon 680 that it lags a bit on some occasions and that we can notice its lack of fluidity when switching apps or launching apps like Instagram.

I will use this section to talk about biometrics in the Moto g42. It has two recognition methods thanks to biometric parameters, fingerprint reader and facial recognition. The main innovation is the fingerprint reader, which is located in the power button. In this button/fingerprint reader, we will be able to register as many fingerprints as we want, the most optimal way to make it work is to gently slide your finger over the button, and the most convenient is to do it with your thumb. It takes a bit of getting used to this new way of reading if we are starting from the classic front or back, but the truth is that once you get into it, it’s completely natural and effortless. It doesn’t always get it right the first time, although once you learn the posture you’ll have fewer recognition errors, even if it fails you always have the option of face recognition, which in this case is correct 100% of the time.

Software: Android 12

In the Moto g42 we will be able to enjoy the latest version of Android together with the My UX layer, which includes some shortcuts and other levels of customization to adapt the mobile to our needs.

The side power button/fingerprint bar is also a quick access to our chosen apps, we can call it the all-in-one key. A double press opens a mini menu, customizable with direct access to applications.

We also have the ability to customize the Android layer quickly and easily without having to download themes from other providers, as is often the case with other brands. From the customization option we have access to four default themes that change the colors, font and wallpaper. If the combinations offered by the Moto g42 do not suit the default settings, we have the option to create a new theme according to our wishes.

As part of the customization option, we also find access to different wallpapers, from interactive backgrounds to stock images of different categories. It also gives us the option to add artistic filters to our images to use on the screen, and from this option we can also edit any image we have stored in Google Photos.

conclusion

We are facing a very balanced mobile, and by balanced we mean that if we ask for a little more than what it has, it can leave us hanging. Using WhatsApp properly, enjoying photography and spending time on social media, but not in an overly demanding way. If you don’t suffer from FOMO and get on the nerves of those people who keep looking at the mobile screen, it won’t hurt you at all and it won’t cost you much money.