Samsung Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 32GB) vs Motorola Moto G2 4G (XT1072)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A04e vs Motorola Moto G2 4G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/18/2023 10:37 AM, updated: 5/31/2025 10:34 AM

Compare Motorola Moto G2 4G X Samsung Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 32GB) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Motorola Moto G2 4G (XT1072) Compare Samsung Galaxy A04e X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2390
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 32GB)

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!

20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 32GB)	vs	7 Advantages Motorola Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)168% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+32GB (18GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)21% Thinner	vs	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+720x1600 pixels25% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+6.5"30% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP85% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+(front) 5MP162% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh109% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2390 mAh
+10W100% 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.	vs	5W
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
188 grams (6.58 ounces)	vs	+155 grams (5.43 ounces)21% Lighter
TFT PLS	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
270 PPI	vs	+294 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

25 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 32GB)	Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 32GB)	Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
Other model names	Galaxy A04e SM-A042M Single-SIM	Moto G 4G 2015 XT1072 (4G LTE) Single-SIM
Country or region available	Argentina, Mexico, Peru	(Europe)
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	11/7/2022, Announced: 10/21/2022	3/1/2015, Announced: 1/1/2015
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.9 x 164.2 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)	70.7 x 141.5 millimeters (2.78 x 5.57 in)
Weight	188 grams (6.58 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 32GB)	Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	720x1280 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 32GB)	Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
System version	Android 12	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI Core 4.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 32GB)	Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 124469 (v9) Geekbench: 1000 (v5.4)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 32GB)	Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (18GB available) eMMC 5.1	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 32GB)	Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	100/50 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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat3 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 32GB)	Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 32GB)	Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 32GB)	Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 32GB)	Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 32GB)	Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 32GB)	Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	2390 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	25 hours (1 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 32GB)	Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Light Blue, Copper	• Colors: Black • Motorola Moto G 4G 2nd generation • 2 back covers
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 32GB)	Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.36W/kg (head), 1.04W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered