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Motorola Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2) vs Samsung Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 64GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G8 Play vs Samsung Galaxy A04e phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A04e X Motorola Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2) 09Points
6.2"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
09Points Samsung Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 64GB) Compare Motorola Moto G8 Play X
6.5"
PLS

720x1600

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 64GB)

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 G8 Play (XT2015-2)} 9 Advantages Motorola Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2) vs Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 64GB)} 9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 64GB)
+184 grams (6.44 ounces)2%
Lighter
vs188 grams (6.58 ounces)
+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)1%
Thinner
vs9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT PLS
+271 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs270 PPI
+(triple camera) 13MP + 8MP + 2MP54%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP
+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)2%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+3GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (20GB available)vs+64GB (47GB available)135%
More internal storage for applications and files
720x1520 pixelsvs+720x1600 pixels5%
Higher resolution screen
6.2"vs+6.5"5%
Larger screen
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
4000 mAhvs+5000 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

32 Common items in both devices
eMMC 5.1
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+25 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 64GB)
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ModelMoto G8 Play (XT2015-2)Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 64GB)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G8 Play XT2015Galaxy A04e SM-A042F/Dual-SIM
Country or region available(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date10/24/201911/7/2022, Announced: 10/21/2022
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)75.4 x 157.6 millimeters (2.97 x 6.2 in)75.9 x 164.2 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)
Weight184 grams (6.44 ounces)188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 64GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT PLS
Screen size6.2" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~80.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1520 pixels (19:9)720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)271 PPI270 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 64GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 12
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI Core 4.1

⚙️ Processor

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 64GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6771 Helio P70M (12nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G72 MP3 900MhzPowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 124469 (v9)
Geekbench: 1000 (v5.4)

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 64GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (20GB available)
eMMC 5.1
64GB (47GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 64GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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 / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 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 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 28, 66)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE

📷 Camera

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
13 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.214mm1.25µm117°
2MP depth f/2.21.75µm
(dual camera)
13 megapixels
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.25µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono 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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 64GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEOA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired charging10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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: Black onyx, Magenta red
• Silicone case included
• Max Vision display
• Dedicated action cam
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Black, Light Blue, Copper

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.38W/kg (head)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.29W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)
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