Samsung Galaxy A42 vs Motorola Moto G9 Plus - specs comparison

Display

Size:

6.6 inches

6.8 inches

Resolution:

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

2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 387 PPI

Technology:

Super AMOLED

IPS LCD

Screen-to-body:

84.26 %

84.25 %

Features:

60Hz refresh rate, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip:

Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SM7225

Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 SM7150-AA

Processor:

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

Octa-core, 2200 MHz, Kryo 470, 64-bit, 8 nm

GPU:

Adreno 619

Adreno 618

RAM:

4GB LPDDR4

Internal storage:

128GB, available to use: 106 GB

128GB

Storage expansion:

microSDXC up to 1000 GB

microSDXC up to 512 GB

Device type:

Smartphone

OS:

Android (11, 10), Samsung One UI

Android (10)

Battery

Capacity:

5000 mAh

Type:

Not user replaceable

Battery life test results:

link

Charging:

Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging

Motorola TurboPower

Max charge speed:

Wired: 15.0W

Wired: 30.0W

Camera

Rear:

Quad camera

Main camera:

48 MP (PDAF)

64 MP (PDAF)

Specifications:

F1.8; 0.8 μm

F1.8; 26 mm; 1/1.7"; 0.8 μm

Second camera:

8 MP (Ultra-wide)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.2

Aperture size: F2.2; Sensor size: 1/4"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm

Third camera:

5 MP (Macro)

2 MP (Macro)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.4

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

Fourth camera:

5 MP (Depth information)

2 MP (Depth information)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.4

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

Video recording:

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

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD)

Features:

Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, EIS

Front:

20 MP (Autofocus)

16 MP (EIS, Autofocus, HDR)

Video capture:

1920x1080 (Full HD)

Design

Dimensions:

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

6.69 x 3.07 x 0.38 inches (169.98 x 78.1 x 9.69 mm)

Weight:

6.81 oz (193.0 g)

7.88 oz (223.3 g)

Materials:

Back: Plastic

Resistance:

Splash

Biometrics:

In-screen fingerprint

Fingerprint (touch)

Keys:

Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key

Colors:

Prism Dot black, Prism Dot white, Prism Dot grey

Navy blue, Blush gold

Cellular

5G:

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), 28(700 APT)

Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800 DD), 28(700 APT), 66(AWS-3)

LTE (TDD):

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

UMTS:

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

Data Speed:

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

Dual SIM:

Shared with microSD

SIM type:

Nano SIM

VoLTE:

Yes

Multimedia

Headphones:

3.5mm jack

Speakers:

Earpiece, Loudspeaker

Screen mirroring:

Wireless screen share

Additional microphone(s):

for Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth:

5.0

Wi-Fi:

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

USB:

Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0

Type-C (reversible)

Features:

Charging

Location:

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

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

Sensors:

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass

Accelerometer, Gyroscope

Other:

NFC

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval:

Date approved:

Apr 08, 2021

Jan 30, 2021

FCC ID value:

A3LSMA426U

IHDT56ZE2

Measured SAR:

Head:

1.11 W/kg

0.65 W/kg

Body:

1.25 W/kg

1.42 W/kg

Simultaneous Transmission:

1.59 W/kg

Wireless Router:

1.06 W/kg

1.42 W/kg

Phablet:

3.81 W/kg

Buyers information

Price:

€ 340

€ 270

User Manual:

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

In The Box:

Charger, USB Type-C to USB type-C cable, guides, SIM tool, Headset might be included (depends on region)

Availability

Officially announced:

Sep 02, 2020

Sep 07, 2020