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Motorola Moto G42 (64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G42 vs Samsung Galaxy A30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A30 X Motorola Moto G42 (64GB) 14Points
6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB) Compare Motorola Moto G42 X
6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G42 (64GB)

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Moto G42 (64GB)} 14 Advantages Motorola Moto G42 (64GB) vs Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)} 6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)58%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+4GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR4X
+64GB (49GB available)104%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (24GB available)
+1080x2400 pixels3%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2340 pixels
+411 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs403 PPI
+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP186%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP
+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 11
+5000 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4000 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
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound (not stereo)
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+IP52 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
175 grams (6.13 ounces)vs+165 grams (5.78 ounces)6%
Lighter
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)8%
Thinner
AMOLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
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.
(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

31 Common items in both devices
eMMC 5.1
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
6.4"
LED flash
+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G42 (64GB)Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
ModelMoto G42 (64GB)Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G42 XT2233-2Galaxy A30 SM-A305G Single-Sim (32GB + 3GB RAM)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
ArgentinaMexico
Argentina, Mexico
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date6/28/2022, Announced: 6/9/20223/2/2019, Announced: 2/25/2019
Depth8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)73.47 x 160.61 millimeters (2.89 x 6.32 in)74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)
Weight175 grams (6.13 ounces)165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashingNot supported

📲 Display

Moto G42 (64GB)Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
Display typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.4" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)411 PPI403 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Moto G42 (64GB)Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
System versionAndroid 12Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 11
User InterfaceMy UXOne UI 1.1 / 3.1

⚙️ Processor

Moto G42 (64GB)Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225) (6nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (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 registeredAnTuTu: 96550 (v7)
Geekbench: 4146 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 4.6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G42 (64GB)Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (49GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (24GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G42 (64GB)Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-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 networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 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 Cat12/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (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 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not 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-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Moto G42 (64GB)Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
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/2.212mm
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 registered27mm 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 (64GB)Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4608x3456 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 registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.06" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G42 (64GB)Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
Dolby Atmos
Mono sound (not stereo)
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 (64GB)Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.2 + 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
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G42 (64GB)Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G42 (64GB)Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered23 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto G42 (64GB)Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
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, Red

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G42 (64GB)Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.316W/kg (head), 0.404W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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