Motorola P30 Note (64GB/4GB) vs Motorola Moto G42 (128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola P30 Note vs Motorola Moto G42 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/22/2022 6:41 PM, updated: 11/22/2022 6:41 PM

Compare Motorola Moto G42 X Motorola P30 Note (64GB/4GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

1080x2246

16
MP

12mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

16Points Motorola Moto G42 (128GB/6GB) Compare Motorola P30 Note X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
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!

4 Advantages Motorola P30 Note (64GB/4GB)	vs	16 Advantages Motorola Moto G42 (128GB/6GB)
+Plastic body, glass front, aluminum backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)39% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (50GB available)	vs	+128GB (104GB available)108% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
205 grams (7.18 ounces)	vs	+175 grams (6.13 ounces)17% Lighter
8.98 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)8% Thinner
LTPS IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2246 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels7% Higher resolution screen
402 PPI	vs	+411 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.2"	vs	+6.4"3% Larger screen
(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP186% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 12MP	vs	+(front) 16MP33% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps33% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
15W	vs	+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.

28 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

f/1.8 (aperture)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+21 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Motorola P30 Note (64GB/4GB)	Moto G42 (128GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	P30 Note (64GB/4GB)	Moto G42 (128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Lenovo P30 Note XT1942-1 (4GB RAM), Motorola One Power	Lenovo Moto G42 XT2233-2
Country or region available	China	Spain, Portugal
Brand	Motorola	Motorola
Release date	9/24/2018	6/28/2022, Announced: 6/9/2022
Depth	8.98 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	76 x 156 millimeters (2.99 x 6.14 in)	73.47 x 160.61 millimeters (2.89 x 6.32 in)
Weight	205 grams (7.18 ounces)	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front, aluminum back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Motorola P30 Note (64GB/4GB)	Moto G42 (128GB/6GB)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	6.2" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2246 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	411 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola P30 Note (64GB/4GB)	Moto G42 (128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	My UX
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola P30 Note (64GB/4GB)	Moto G42 (128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225) (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz Kryo 265 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 265 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 509	Qualcomm Adreno 610
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola P30 Note (64GB/4GB)	Moto G42 (128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available)	128GB (104GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola P30 Note (64GB/4GB)	Moto G42 (128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	400/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Global version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 India version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)	LTE 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)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Global version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 India version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE 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)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Motorola P30 Note (64GB/4GB)	Moto G42 (128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.21.0um	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.41.75µm
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.76" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	0.64µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola P30 Note (64GB/4GB)	Moto G42 (128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola P30 Note (64GB/4GB)	Moto G42 (128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound with dual speakers Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola P30 Note (64GB/4GB)	Moto G42 (128GB/6GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 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
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola P30 Note (64GB/4GB)	Moto G42 (128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola P30 Note (64GB/4GB)	Moto G42 (128GB/6GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	62 hours (2.6 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Motorola P30 Note (64GB/4GB)	Moto G42 (128GB/6GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • ZUI 4.0 • 2.5D curved glass • Max Vision HD+ 19:9 • Moto Actions, Moto Display • Dolby audio • TurboPower: 6h in 15min	• Colors: Atlantic Green, Metallic Rose
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola P30 Note (64GB/4GB)	Moto G42 (128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered