Motorola Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)
Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G42 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.4"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
50
MP
MP
16mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
12.2
MP
MP
32mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)
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29 Common items in both devices |
128GB (104GB available) / 128GB (103GB available) |
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
16 million |
1080x2400 pixels |
LED flash |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
BSI sensor |
+22 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB) | |
Model | Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB) |
Other model names | Lenovo Moto G42 XT2233-2 | Galaxy S20 Fan Edition 4G SM-G780G/Dual-SIM (Snapdragon) |
Country or region available | (Latin America), (Global, International) | (Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International) |
Brand | Motorola | Samsung |
Release date | 6/28/2022, Announced: 6/9/2022 | 10/2/2020, Announced: 9/23/2020 |
Depth | 8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 73.47 x 160.61 millimeters (2.89 x 6.32 in) | 74.5 x 159.8 millimeters (2.93 x 6.29 in) |
Weight | 175 grams (6.13 ounces) | 190 grams (6.65 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back |
Protection against water and others | IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB) | |
Display type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.4" inches | 6.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~85.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 411 PPI | 405 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
Display features | Not supported | 700nits[typ], 1000nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB) | |
System version | Android 12 | Android 10 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 13 |
User Interface | My UX | One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225) (6nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz Kryo 265 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 265 Silver (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 648812 (v9) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR5 |
Internal storage | 128GB (104GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 128GB (103GB available) UFS 3.0 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 400/150 Mbps | 1800/200 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 | Global version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 India version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | 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) | LTE Cat19 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | 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 | Global version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 India version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | 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) | LTE Cat19 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.41.75µm | (triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°13mm1/3"1.12µm 8MP telephoto f/2.476mm1/4.5"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom |
Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm (lens) |
Sensor size | 1/2.76" inches | 1/1.76" inches |
Pixel size | 0.64µm pixel | 1.8µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@60fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 32 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 6528x4896 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm (lens) |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.74" inches |
Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound with dual speakers Dolby Atmos | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C SlimPort® |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | 25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | 15W Qi wireless charging 4.5W Reverse wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | 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: Atlantic Green, Metallic Rose | • Colors: Lavender, Mint, Navy, White, Red, Orange |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.429W/kg (head), 1.355W/kg (body) |