Nokia G20 (128GB) vs Motorola Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia G20 vs Motorola Moto G42 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/22/2022 7:51 AM, updated: 11/22/2022 6:33 PM

Compare Motorola Moto G42 X Nokia G20 (128GB) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.52"
IPS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5050
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Motorola Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) Compare Nokia G20 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)

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!

2 Advantages Nokia G20 (128GB)	vs	13 Advantages Motorola Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)
+6.52"2% Larger screen	vs	6.4"
+5050 mAh1% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	5000 mAh
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)21% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
197 grams (6.9 ounces)	vs	+175 grams (6.13 ounces)13% Lighter
9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)11% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1600 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
269 PPI	vs	+411 PPI53% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(quad camera) 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP5% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps33% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
10W	vs	+18W80% 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.
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster

40 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4X

128GB (101GB available) / 128GB (104GB available)

eMMC 5.1

Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

+33 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Nokia G20 (128GB)	Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	G20 (128GB)	Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)
Other model names	Nokia G20 4G TA-1336, TA-1343, TA-1347, TA-1365, TA-1372	Lenovo Moto G42 XT2233-2
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), (Global, International)
Brand	Nokia	Motorola
Release date	5/17/2021, Announced: 4/8/2021	6/28/2022, Announced: 6/9/2022
Depth	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	76 x 164.9 millimeters (2.99 x 6.49 in)	73.47 x 160.61 millimeters (2.89 x 6.32 in)
Weight	197 grams (6.9 ounces)	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Nokia G20 (128GB)	Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	6.52" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	269 PPI	411 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	400nits[typ]	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia G20 (128GB)	Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)
System version	Android 11	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 12	feature not registered
User Interface	Android One	My UX
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia G20 (128GB)	Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G35 (MT6765V) (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225) (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (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	PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 610
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia G20 (128GB)	Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (104GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia G20 (128GB)	Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 America: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Global version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 India version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 Global: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) Latin America: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66)	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, UMTS, 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	Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 America: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Global version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 India version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat6 Global: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) Latin America: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66)	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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Nokia G20 (128GB)	Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 5MP ultrawide 2MP macro 2MP depth	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.41.75µm
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	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	feature not registered	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	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia G20 (128GB)	Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia G20 (128GB)	Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia G20 (128GB)	Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)
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	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi 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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia G20 (128GB)	Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia G20 (128GB)	Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5050 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia G20 (128GB)	Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: White Glacier, Blue Night	• Colors: Atlantic Green, Metallic Rose
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia G20 (128GB)	Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.01W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.49W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)	feature not registered

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Nokia G20 (128GB) vs Motorola Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia G20 vs Motorola Moto G42 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate