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Motorola Moto G42 (64GB) vs Lenovo Legion Duel 2 (256GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G42 vs Lenovo Legion Duel 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Lenovo Legion Duel 2 X Motorola Moto G42 (64GB) 09Points
6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
21Points Lenovo Legion Duel 2 (256GB) Compare Motorola Moto G42 X
6.92"
AMOLED

1080x2460

64
MP

44mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo Legion Duel 2 (256GB)

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 (64GB)} 9 Advantages Motorola Moto G42 (64GB) vs Legion Duel 2 (256GB)} 21 Advantages Lenovo Legion Duel 2 (256GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+175 grams (6.13 ounces)48%
Lighter
vs259 grams (9.07 ounces)
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)19%
Thinner
vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+411 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs388 PPI
+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 11
+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
+IP52 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)vs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)16%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4Xvs+12GB LPDDR52 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (49GB available)vs+256GB (218GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
Not supportedvs+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hzvs+144Hz140%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1080x2400 pixelsvs+1080x2460 pixels2%
Higher resolution screen
6.4"vs+6.92"8%
Larger screen
(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MPvs+(dual camera) 64MP + 16MP34%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/2.76" inchesvs+1/1.32" inches109%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 16MPvs+(front) 44MP176%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 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
4G LTE-Avs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps7 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
5000 mAhvs+5500 mAh10%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18Wvs+90W4 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.
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+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

23 Common items in both devices
AMOLED
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
Capacitive
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G42 (64GB)Lenovo Legion Duel 2 (256GB)
ModelMoto G42 (64GB)Legion Duel 2 (256GB)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G42 XT2233-2Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaLenovo
Release date6/28/2022, Announced: 6/9/20225/10/2021, Announced: 4/8/2021
Depth8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)73.47 x 160.61 millimeters (2.89 x 6.32 in)78.5 x 176 millimeters (3.09 x 6.93 in)
Weight175 grams (6.13 ounces)259 grams (9.07 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: RGB LED light panel
Protection against water and othersIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashingNot supported

📲 Display

Moto G42 (64GB)Lenovo Legion Duel 2 (256GB)
Display typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size6.4" inches6.92" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2460 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)411 PPI388 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz144Hz
Display featuresNot supported1300nits[peak]
HDR10+
111% DCI-P3
Touch Sampling Rate: 720Hz

🤖 Operating System

Moto G42 (64GB)Lenovo Legion Duel 2 (256GB)
System versionAndroid 12Android 11
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceMy UXZUI 12.5

⚙️ Processor

Moto G42 (64GB)Lenovo Legion Duel 2 (256GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225) (6nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)
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 680 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 610Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 809642 (v9)

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G42 (64GB)Lenovo Legion Duel 2 (256GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage64GB (49GB available)
eMMC 5.1
256GB (218GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G42 (64GB)Lenovo Legion Duel 2 (256GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload400/150 Mbps3000/1024 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
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 Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 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 Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Moto G42 (64GB)Lenovo Legion Duel 2 (256GB)
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)
64 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/2.2123°16mm1.0µm
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered25mm lens
Sensor size1/2.76" inches1/1.32" inches
Pixel size0.64µm pixel1µm 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 sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered8K@24fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@240fps (slow motion)
HDR10+

📸 Front camera

Moto G42 (64GB)Lenovo Legion Duel 2 (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels44 megapixels

*Motorized pop-up camera (slider)
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels7680x5720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.65" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G42 (64GB)Lenovo Legion Duel 2 (256GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
Dolby Atmos
Stereo sound with dual speakers
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
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 (64GB)Lenovo Legion Duel 2 (256GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE5.2 + 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 supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEOA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G42 (64GB)Lenovo Legion Duel 2 (256GB)
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
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G42 (64GB)Lenovo Legion Duel 2 (256GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh5500 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging90W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto G42 (64GB)Lenovo Legion Duel 2 (256GB)
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: Ultimate Black, Titanium White
• Built-in two cooling fans
• Gaming triggers: 6 pressure sensitive zones: 4 ultrasonic buttons (top), 2 capacitive sliding buttons (back)

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G42 (64GB)Lenovo Legion Duel 2 (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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