Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB) vs Motorola Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)
Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550) vs Motorola Moto G42 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.5"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
13
MP
MP
5mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.4"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
50
MP
MP
16mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
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!
18 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LDAF: laser detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Full HD (1920x1080) |
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
+11 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB) | Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) | |
Model | Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB) | Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) |
Other model names | Asus Zenfone Zoom ZX550 (Dual-Sim), Asus ZX550 | Lenovo Moto G42 XT2233-2 |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Latin America), (Global, International) |
Brand | Asus | Motorola |
Release date | 12/1/2015 | 6/28/2022, Announced: 6/9/2022 |
Depth | 12 millimeters (0.47 inches) | 8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 78.8 x 158.9 millimeters (3.1 x 6.26 in) | 73.47 x 160.61 millimeters (2.89 x 6.32 in) |
Weight | 185 grams (6.48 ounces) | 175 grams (6.13 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front, leather back | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing |
📲 Display | ||
Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB) | Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | AMOLED |
Screen size | 5.5" inches | 6.4" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 401 PPI | 411 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB) | Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) | |
System version | Android 5.0.2 Lollipop | Android 12 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | My UX |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB) | Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Intel Atom Z3580 (22nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225) (6nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Intel Silvermont (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz Kryo 265 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 265 Silver (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | PowerVR G6430 MP4 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB) | Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 16GB (12GB available) | 128GB (104GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB) | Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 400/150 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | Global version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 India version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 17, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) | LTE 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) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Global version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 India version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE 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) |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB) | Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.41.75µm |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.7 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 28mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.76" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.64µm pixel |
Autofocus | LDAF: laser detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB) | Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB) | Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound with dual speakers Dolby Atmos |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB) | Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB) | Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB) | Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 18W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB) | Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, White • Asus ZenUI • Hoya camera sensor • Laser autofocus camera (0.03 seconds) • 3x optical zoom camera • Dual tone flash • 5GB Asus Webstorage • Only one micro SIM card can connect to 3G/4G service at a time | • Colors: Atlantic Green, Metallic Rose |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB) | Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |