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Motorola Moto G42 (128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G42 vs Samsung Galaxy A40 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A40 X Motorola Moto G42 (128GB/6GB) 11Points
6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
09Points Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS) Compare Motorola Moto G42 X
5.9"
AMOLED

1080x2340

16
MP

25mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G42 (128GB/6GB)

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/6GB)} 11 Advantages Motorola Moto G42 (128GB/6GB) vs Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)} 9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)58%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core
+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (104GB available)112%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (49GB available)
+1080x2400 pixels3%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2340 pixels
+6.4"8%
Larger screen
vs5.9"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP186%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 9.0 Pie
+5000 mAh61%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3100 mAh
+18W20%
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.
vs15W
+IP52 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
175 grams (6.13 ounces)vs+140 grams (4.9 ounces)25%
Lighter
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)5%
Thinner
AMOLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
411 PPIvs+437 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 16MPvs+(front) 25MP56%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

34 Common items in both devices
eMMC 5.1
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
+27 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G42 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
ModelMoto G42 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G42 XT2233-2Galaxy A40 SM-A405FN/Dual-Sim
Country or region availableSpainPortugal
Spain, Portugal
(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date6/28/2022, Announced: 6/9/20224/10/2019
Depth8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)73.47 x 160.61 millimeters (2.89 x 6.32 in)69.2 x 144.4 millimeters (2.72 x 5.69 in)
Weight175 grams (6.13 ounces)140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashingNot supported

📲 Display

Moto G42 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
Display typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.4" inches5.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~85.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2340 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)411 PPI437 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto G42 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
System versionAndroid 12Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceMy UXfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto G42 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225) (6nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.4GHz Kryo 265 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 265 Silver (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core)
6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 610ARM Mali-G71 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G42 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (104GB available)
eMMC 5.1
64GB (49GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G42 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload400/150 Mbps600/150 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 850/900/1900/2100
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 Cat12/13 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
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
Not supported
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)
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Moto G42 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.41.75µm
(dual camera)
16 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.213mmFF
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.76" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.64µm pixelfeature not registered
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 sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto G42 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels25 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered25mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G42 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G42 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
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 [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEOA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G42 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G42 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh3100 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered18 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto G42 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Black, White, Blue, Coral
• 19.5:9 display ratio FHD+
• One UI

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G42 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.49W/kg (head), 1.34W/kg (body)
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