Motorola Moto G35 vs TCL 4042 S

Our Verdict: On hardware, Moto G35 pulls ahead through 5G support where TCL 4042 S tops out at 4G and a sharper 392 PPI display. The reason to keep TCL 4042 S in mind is a lighter 111g body. contract totals favour TCL 4042 S at about £188.16. That leaves Moto G35 as the spec-led pick, while TCL 4042 S is the thriftier route.

The 4042 S is the cheaper one to own: around £189 over a typical contract, £507 less than the Moto G 35.

Screen

6.72" 2.8"

Display

IPS LCD QVGA

Resolution

1080 x 2400 240 x 320

Pixels Per Inch

392 143

Rear Camera

50 Megapixels N/A

Front Camera

16 Megapixels N/A

Chipset

Unisoc T760 (6 nm) UMS9117-L (T107)

Battery

5,000 mAh 1,500 mAh

Storage

128GB

Android Mocor (RTOS)

SIM Type

Nano SIM Nano SIM

Connectivity

Up to 5G Up to 4G

Wi-Fi

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac -

Bluetooth

5.0, A2DP, LE 5.0

Dimensions

166.3 x 76 x 7.8 mm 137.48 x 57.5 x 13.65 mm

Weight

188 grams 111 grams

Water Resistance

IP - Water-repellent coating Not rated

Contracts

£14.47/mo (£65.00 upfront) £7.50/mo (£0.00 upfront)

SIM-free

- -

Prices updated 7 August 2026

Deals Deals

	Motorola Moto G35	TCL 4042 S
Screen	6.72"	2.8"
Display	IPS LCD	QVGA
Resolution	1080 x 2400	240 x 320
Pixels Per Inch	392	143
Rear Camera	50 Megapixels	N/A
Front Camera	16 Megapixels	N/A
Chipset	Unisoc T760 (6 nm)	UMS9117-L (T107)
Battery	5,000 mAh	1,500 mAh
Storage	128GB
OS	Android	Mocor (RTOS)
SIM Type	Nano SIM	Nano SIM
Connectivity	Up to 5G	Up to 4G
Wi-Fi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	-
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE	5.0
Dimensions	166.3 x 76 x 7.8 mm	137.48 x 57.5 x 13.65 mm
Weight	188 grams	111 grams
Water Resistance	IP - Water-repellent coating	Not rated
Contracts	£14.47/mo £65.00 upfront	£7.50/mo £0.00 upfront
SIM-free	-	-
Prices updated 7 August 2026
	Deals	Deals

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Motorola Moto G35 or TCL 4042 S cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the TCL 4042 S is cheaper on contract at £189.08 over the life of the deal from £7.50 per month with £0.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Moto G35 or TCL 4042 S?

The Motorola Moto G35 has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the TCL 4042 S's 2.8", the Motorola Moto G35 has the sharper display at 392 pixels per inch versus 143, and the Motorola Moto G35 uses a IPS LCD panel while the TCL 4042 S has a QVGA.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Moto G35 or TCL 4042 S?

The Motorola Moto G35 features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the TCL 4042 S has a N/A rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

What processors do the Motorola Moto G35 and TCL 4042 S use?

The Motorola Moto G35 is powered by the Unisoc T760 (6 nm), while the TCL 4042 S uses the UMS9117-L (T107).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Moto G35 or TCL 4042 S?

The TCL 4042 S is the more portable of the two: it's 77g lighter at 111 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 137.48 x 57.5 x 13.65 mm, the Motorola Moto G35 is slimmer at 7.8mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Moto G35 or TCL 4042 S?

The Motorola Moto G35 is rated IP - Water-repellent coating, while the TCL 4042 S is rated Not rated.

What operating system do the Motorola Moto G35 and TCL 4042 S run?

The Motorola Moto G35 runs Android and the TCL 4042 S runs Mocor (RTOS). This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.