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Motorola Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) vs Motorola Moto G23 (XT2333-4 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G42 vs Motorola Moto G23 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto G23 X Motorola Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) 09Points
6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
07Points Motorola Moto G23 (XT2333-4 128GB) Compare Motorola Moto G42 X
6.5"
IPS

720x1600

50
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)} 9 Advantages Motorola Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) vs Moto G23 (XT2333-4 128GB)} 7 Advantages Motorola Moto G23 (XT2333-4 128GB)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)31%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+175 grams (6.13 ounces)5%
Lighter
vs184 grams (6.44 ounces)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1080x2400 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1600 pixels
+411 PPI52%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs270 PPI
+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP5%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(triple camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP
+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps33%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)1%
Thinner
60Hzvs+90Hz50%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
6.4"vs+6.5"2%
Larger screen
Android 12vs+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
18Wvs+20W11%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Panda King GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

40 Common items in both devices
4GB LPDDR4X
128GB (104GB available) / 128GB (100GB available)
eMMC 5.1
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
LED flash
+33 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)Moto G23 (XT2333-4 128GB)
ModelMoto G42 (128GB/4GB)Moto G23 (XT2333-4 128GB)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G42 XT2233-2Lenovo Moto G23 (Dual-SIM) XT2333-4-DS
Country or region available(Latin America)(Global, International)
(Latin America), (Global, International)
Brazil
Brazil
BrandMotorolaMotorola
Release date6/28/2022, Announced: 6/9/20221/24/2023
Depth8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)73.47 x 160.61 millimeters (2.89 x 6.32 in)74.66 x 162.7 millimeters (2.94 x 6.41 in)
Weight175 grams (6.13 ounces)184 grams (6.44 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashingWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)Moto G23 (XT2333-4 128GB)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.4" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~84% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)411 PPI270 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedPanda King Glass
Refresh rate60Hz90Hz
Display featuresNot supported400nits[peak]

🤖 Operating System

Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)Moto G23 (XT2333-4 128GB)
System versionAndroid 12Android 13
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceMy UXMy UX

⚙️ Processor

Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)Moto G23 (XT2333-4 128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225) (6nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.4GHz Kryo 265 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 265 Silver (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 610ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 213096 (v9)

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)Moto G23 (XT2333-4 128GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (104GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (100GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)Moto G23 (XT2333-4 128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload400/150 Mbps300/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkGlobal version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
India version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat13
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
India version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkGlobal version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
India version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat13
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
India version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)Moto G23 (XT2333-4 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.41.75µm
(triple camera)
50 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1.75µm
2MP macro f/2.41.75µm
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.76" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.64µm pixel0.64µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)Moto G23 (XT2333-4 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixel1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)Moto G23 (XT2333-4 128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
Dolby Atmos
Stereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)Moto G23 (XT2333-4 128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEOA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)Moto G23 (XT2333-4 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)Moto G23 (XT2333-4 128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging20W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)Moto G23 (XT2333-4 128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Atlantic Green, Metallic Rose• Colors: Matte Charcoal, Pearl White, Steel Blue

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)Moto G23 (XT2333-4 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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