The Motorola Moto 360 42mm (2nd gen) is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2015).
2015 · Lower-mid-range · Android Wear OS 2.1
Overall
B
Performance
B
Display
B+
Battery
A
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⚡ Quick Specs
Size1.37" · 42 x 42 x 11.4 mm (1.65 x 1.65 x 0.45 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
RAM512MB
Storage4GB
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓1.37" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 300 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Status
Discontinued
Announced
2015, September. Released 2015, September
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 305
OS
Android Wear OS 2.1
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
Storage
4GB
Memory Card
No
💻 Display
Size
1.37"
Resolution
360×325
Sharpness
263 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
🔋 Battery
Capacity
300 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 300 mAh, non-removable
Charging
Wireless (Qi)
📱 Design & Build
Dimensions
42 x 42 x 11.4 mm (1.65 x 1.65 x 0.45 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), stainless steel frame
SIM
No
Colors
Gold, Black Leather, Black Metal, Rose Gold/Blush Leather, Silver/Cognac Leather
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate
📶 Network
Technology
No cellular connectivity
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
4.0, LE, aptX
NFC
No
GPS
No
USB
No
🔊 Sound
3.5mm Jack
No
Loudspeaker
No
Radio
No
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Motorola Moto 360 42mm (2nd gen) does not support 5G — it supports No cellular connectivity.
No, the Motorola Moto 360 42mm (2nd gen) does not have NFC.
No reverse wireless charging mentioned for the Motorola Moto 360 42mm (2nd gen).
Charging details: Wireless (Qi).
The Motorola Moto 360 42mm (2nd gen) is rated IP67 — IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) Compatible with standard 22mm straps Compatible with standard 16mm straps (women model only).
No, the Motorola Moto 360 42mm (2nd gen) does not support a memory card.
The Motorola Moto 360 42mm (2nd gen) SIM configuration: No.
No, the Motorola Moto 360 42mm (2nd gen) does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: No.
The Motorola Moto 360 42mm (2nd gen) ships with Android Wear OS 2.1.
