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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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Compare Samsung Galaxy S20 FE X Motorola Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) 09Points
6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
22Points Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB) Compare Motorola Moto G42 X
6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)

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 G42 (128GB/4GB)} 9 Advantages Motorola Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) vs Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)} 22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)4%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+175 grams (6.13 ounces)9%
Lighter
vs190 grams (6.65 ounces)
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)1%
Thinner
vs8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+411 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs405 PPI
+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP86%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 8MP
+5000 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
4GB LPDDR4Xvs+6GB LPDDR550%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage
More resistant material
AMOLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hzvs+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
6.4"vs+6.5"2%
Larger screen
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/2.76" inchesvs+1/1.76" inches57%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 16MPvs+(front) 32MP101%
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
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 12vs+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1800 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
18Wvs+25W39%
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+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
IP52 certifiedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

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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📱 Model features

Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)
ModelMoto G42 (128GB/4GB)Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G42 XT2233-2Galaxy S20 Fan Edition 4G SM-G780G/Dual-SIM (Snapdragon)
Country or region available(Latin America)(Global, International)
(Latin America), (Global, International)
(Latin America)(Europe)(Global, International)
(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International)
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date6/28/2022, Announced: 6/9/202210/2/2020, Announced: 9/23/2020
Depth8.3 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)
Weight175 grams (6.13 ounces)190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashingIP68 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 typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.4" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~85.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)411 PPI405 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display featuresNot supported700nits[typ], 1000nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)
System versionAndroid 12Android 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 13
User InterfaceMy UXOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0

⚙️ Processor

Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225) (6nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPUOcta-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 controllerQualcomm Adreno 610Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 648812 (v9)

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR5
Internal storage128GB (104GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (103GB available)
UFS 3.0
External storageUntil 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-SIMDual-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 card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload400/150 Mbps1800/200 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkGlobal version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
India version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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 networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkGlobal version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
India version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE 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 networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, 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 resolution8160x6120 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.76" inches1/1.76" inches
Pixel size0.64µm pixel1.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@60fps

📸 Front camera

Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.74" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
Dolby Atmos
Stereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioFMNot supported
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 G42 (128GB/4GB)Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEOA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
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 alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging25W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supported15W Qi wireless charging
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)
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: 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 registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.429W/kg (head), 1.355W/kg (body)
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