Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 256GB) vs Motorola Moto G30 (XT2129-1 SS)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs Motorola Moto G30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.4"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
50
MP
MP
10mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.5"
IPS
IPS
720x1600
64
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 256GB)
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14 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
+7 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 Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 256GB) | Moto G30 (XT2129-1 SS) | |
Model | Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 256GB) | Moto G30 (XT2129-1 SS) |
Other model names | Galaxy S23 FE 5G SM-S711B/DS (Fan edition) | Lenovo Moto G30 XT2129-1 (128GB + 4GB RAM) Single-SIM (SS) |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Latin America) |
Brand | Samsung | Motorola |
Release date | 10/5/2023, Announced: 10/4/2023 | 3/17/2021, Announced: 2/16/2021 |
Depth | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76.5 x 158 millimeters (3.01 x 6.22 in) | 75.73 x 165.22 millimeters (2.98 x 6.5 in) |
Weight | 209 grams (7.32 ounces) | 197 grams (6.9 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5 | 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 S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 256GB) | Moto G30 (XT2129-1 SS) | |
Display type | Dynamic AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6.4" inches | 6.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~81.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 403 PPI | 270 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | 90Hz |
Display features | 1450nits[peak] HDR10+ | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 256GB) | Moto G30 (XT2129-1 SS) | |
System version | Android 13 | Android 11 |
Firmware update | Android 14 | feature not registered |
User Interface | One UI 5.1 / 6.0 | My UX |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 256GB) | Moto G30 (XT2129-1 SS) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 2200 (4nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (SM6115) (11nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Xclipse 920 [AMD RDNA 2 based] | Qualcomm Adreno 610 (950MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 170968 (v8) Geekbench: 1265 (v5.1) GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 256GB) | Moto G30 (XT2129-1 SS) | |
RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR5 | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 256GB (219GB available) UFS 3.1 | 128GB (109GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 256GB) | Moto G30 (XT2129-1 SS) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 3000/1920 Mbps | 150/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 28, 66) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78) | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 256GB) | Moto G30 (XT2129-1 SS) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP telephoto f/2.475mmPDAF3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123° | (quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4.0"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 10120x6328 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | 24mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/1.97" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.7µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | 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 | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | 8K@24fps 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps 720p@960fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 256GB) | Moto G30 (XT2129-1 SS) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 10 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3872x2592 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 256GB) | Moto G30 (XT2129-1 SS) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound Dolby Atmos | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | 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 | ||
Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 256GB) | Moto G30 (XT2129-1 SS) | |
USB | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.3 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (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 | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 256GB) | Moto G30 (XT2129-1 SS) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 256GB) | Moto G30 (XT2129-1 SS) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 2.0 | 15W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 39 hours (1.6 days) | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 256GB) | Moto G30 (XT2129-1 SS) | |
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: Graphite, Mint, Cream, Purple, Indigo, Tangerine • Samsung DeX | • Colors: Phantom Black (Dark Pearl), Pastel Sky • Protective case included • 20W charger inbox |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 256GB) | Moto G30 (XT2129-1 SS) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.01W/kg (head), 0.87W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.76W/kg (head), 1.045W/kg (body) | feature not registered |