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Motorola Moto E (2020) vs Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto E (2020) vs Samsung Galaxy A42 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A42 5G X Motorola Moto E (2020) 03Points
6.2"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3550
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
24Points Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U) Compare Motorola Moto E (2020) X
6.6"
AMOLED

720x1600

48
MP

20mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)

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!

Moto E (2020)} 3 Advantages Motorola Moto E (2020) vs Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)} 24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)
+185 grams (6.48 ounces)4%
Lighter
vs193 grams (6.76 ounces)
+271 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs266 PPI
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)22%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (20GB available)vs+128GB (103GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)1%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1520 pixelsvs+720x1600 pixels5%
Higher resolution screen
6.2"vs+6.6"6%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 13MP + 2MPvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
1/3.1" inchesvs+1/2" inches55%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 20MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 10vs+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps16 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3550 mAhvs+5000 mAh41%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5Wvs+15W2 times
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

27 Common items in both devices
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto E (2020)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)
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ModelMoto E (2020)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)
Other model namesLenovo Moto E 2020 (XT2052-1, XT2052-2, XT2052-5, XT2052DL)Galaxy A42 5G SM-A426U1 (128GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date6/5/202011/11/2020, Announced: 9/2/2020
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)76.6 x 159.8 millimeters (3.02 x 6.29 in)75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in)
Weight185 grams (6.48 ounces)193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Moto E (2020)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.2" inches6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~78.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1520 pixels (19:9)720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)271 PPI266 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Moto E (2020)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)
System versionAndroid 10Android 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0

⚙️ Processor

Moto E (2020)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SDM632 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 250 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 250 Silver (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 725MhzQualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 324686 (v8)
Geekbench: 1910 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Moto E (2020)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (20GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (103GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto E (2020)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/150 Mbps5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 25, 26, 30, 66, 71)
VoLTE
LTE Cat11 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave (2, 25, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 260, 261)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Moto E (2020)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
13 megapixels
2MP depth f/2.21.75µm
(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°
5MP macro f/2.4
5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@30fps
720p@480fps

📸 Front camera

Moto E (2020)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels20 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto E (2020)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto E (2020)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEOA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto E (2020)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto E (2020)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3550 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto E (2020)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Midnight Blue
• Max Vision HD+
• Mono sound (not stereo)
• Google Assistant
• Colors: Prism Dot Black, White, Gray
• Samsung Pay

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto E (2020)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.11W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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