Motorola Moto G 5G Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A42 - specs comparison

Display

Size:

6.7 inches

6.6 inches

Resolution:

2520 x 1080 pixels, 21:9 ratio, 409 PPI

1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 266 PPI

Technology:

LCD

Super AMOLED

Screen-to-body:

84.50 %

84.26 %

Features:

90Hz refresh rate, HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

60Hz refresh rate, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip:

Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 SM7250-AA

Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SM7225

Processor:

Octa-core, 2300 MHz, Kryo 475, 64-bit, 7 nm

Octa-core, 2200 MHz, Kryo 570, 64-bit, 8 nm

GPU:

Adreno 620

Adreno 619

RAM:

4GB LPDDR4

Internal storage:

64GB (UFS 2.1)

128GB, available to use: 106 GB

Storage expansion:

microSDXC up to 1000 GB

Device type:

Smartphone

OS:

Android (10)

Android (10), Samsung One UI

Battery

Capacity:

5000 mAh

Type:

Not user replaceable

Battery life test results:

link

Charging:

Motorola TurboPower

Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging

Max charge speed:

Wired: 20.0W

Wired: 15.0W

Camera

Rear:

Quad camera

Main camera:

48 MP (PDAF)

Specifications:

F1.7; 26 mm; 1/2"; 0.8 μm

F1.8; 0.8 μm

Second camera:

8 MP (Ultra-wide)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.2; Pixel size: 1.12 μm

Aperture size: F2.2

Third camera:

5 MP (Macro)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.2; Pixel size: 1.12 μm

Aperture size: F2.4

Fourth camera:

2 MP (Depth information)

5 MP (Depth information)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.2; Pixel size: 1.75 μm

Aperture size: F2.4

Video recording:

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps)

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (480 fps)

Features:

HDR, Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Picture-taking during video recording, EIS

Front:

16 MP (Dual-Camera, EIS, HDR)

20 MP (Autofocus)

Video capture:

1920x1080 (Full HD)

Design

Dimensions:

6.61 x 2.91 x 0.35 inches (168 x 74 x 9 mm)

6.47 x 2.99 x 0.34 inches (164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm)

Weight:

7.30 oz (207.0 g)

6.81 oz (193.0 g)

Materials:

Back: Plastic

Resistance:

Splash

Biometrics:

2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)

In-screen fingerprint

Keys:

Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key

Colors:

Surfing blue

Prism Dot black, Prism Dot white, Prism Dot grey

Cellular

5G:

n1, n3, n7, n8, n28, n38, n41, n77, n78, SA, NSA, Sub-6

n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, Sub-6

LTE (FDD):

Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3)

Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 28(700 APT)

LTE (TDD):

Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500)

Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+)

UMTS:

Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100)

Data Speed:

LTE-A Pro Cat 18 (1200/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s

LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s

Dual SIM:

Yes

Shared with microSD

SIM type:

Nano SIM

Multimedia

Headphones:

3.5mm jack

Speakers:

Earpiece, Loudspeaker

Screen mirroring:

Wireless screen share

Radio:

FM

Additional microphone(s):

for Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth:

5.1

5.0

Wi-Fi:

802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot

USB:

Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0

Features:

Charging

Location:

GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Dual-band positioning, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning

GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning

Sensors:

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Pedometer, Compass

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass

Other:

NFC

Buyers information

Price:

€ 349

€ 340

User Manual:

This is the official Samsung Galaxy A42 User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.

In The Box:

Protective cover, TurboPower Charger, USB Type-C cable, Guides, SIM tool

Availability

Officially announced:

Jul 07, 2020

Sep 02, 2020