Samsung Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981W) vs Motorola Moto G100 (128GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S20 5G vs Motorola Moto G100 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.2"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3200
12.2
MP
MP
10mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.7"
IPS
IPS
1080x2520
64
MP
MP
16mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981W)
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26 Advantages 
10 Advantages | 21 Common items in both devices |
| 128GB (104GB available) / 128GB (109GB available) |
| Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
| 16 million |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
| (front) 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| 5G SA/NSA |
| +14 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981W) | Moto G100 (128GB) | |
| Model | Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981W) | Moto G100 (128GB) |
| Other model names | Galaxy S20 SM-G981WLBAXAC (Snapdragon, 12GB RAM) | Lenovo Moto G100 5G XT2125-4 (128GB + 8GB RAM) |
| Country or region available |  Canada |  (Global, International) |
| Brand | Samsung | Motorola |
| Release date | 3/6/2020, Announced: 2/11/2020 | 4/15/2021, Announced: 3/25/2021 |
| Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 69.1 x 151.7 millimeters (2.72 x 5.97 in) | 73.97 x 168.38 millimeters (2.91 x 6.63 in) |
| Weight | 163 grams (5.71 ounces) | 207 grams (7.25 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing |
📲 Display | ||
| Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981W) | Moto G100 (128GB) | |
| Display type | Dynamic AMOLED | LTPS IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 6.2" inches | 6.7" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~88.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1440x3200 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2520 pixels (21:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 566 PPI | 409 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 6 | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 90Hz |
| Display features | HDR10+ Always-On Display 120Hz@FHD 60Hz@QHD | 560nits[typ] HDR10 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981W) | Moto G100 (128GB) | |
| System version | Android 10 | Android 11 |
| Firmware update | Android 13 | Android 12 |
| User Interface | One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 | My UX |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981W) | Moto G100 (128GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.2GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 556137 (v8) Geekbench: 2860 (v5.1) GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981W) | Moto G100 (128GB) | |
| RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR5 | 8GB LPDDR5 |
| Internal storage | 128GB (104GB available) UFS 3.0 | 128GB (109GB available) UFS 3.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981W) | Moto G100 (128GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 5000/1024 Mbps | 2000/1024 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| 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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46) VoLTE | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (5, 41, 66, 71) | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 66, 77) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
| Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
| Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981W) | Moto G100 (128GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 64MP telephoto f/2.029mm1/1.72"0.8µmPDAFOIS1.1x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.4µmSuper-Steady-video | (quad camera) 64 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.2117°1.0µmPDAF 2MP depth f/2.41.75µm 0.3MP TOF 3D |
| Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 10120x6328 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps | 6K UHD (5760x3240) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/1.76" inches | 1/2" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.8µm pixel | 0.7µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 4K@60fps 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps | 4K@60fps 1080p@120fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981W) | Moto G100 (128GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 10 megapixels | (dual front camera) 16 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.4118°1.12µm |
| Front camera resolution | 3872x2592 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/3.2" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | 1µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981W) | Moto G100 (128GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG | Mono sound (not stereo) |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM | Not supported |
| 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 | ||
| Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981W) | Moto G100 (128GB) | |
| USB | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.1 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | 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 | ||
| Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981W) | Moto G100 (128GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981W) | Moto G100 (128GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 20W Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 9W Reverse wireless charging | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | 20 hours | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981W) | Moto G100 (128GB) | |
| 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: Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud Pink, Cloud White, Aura Red • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC) | • Colors: Iridescent ocean, Iridescent sky, Slate gray • Protective case included |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981W) | Moto G100 (128GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.07W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |