Motorola Moto G (2022)
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Samsung Galaxy F42 5G
#2277Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto G (2022)
Samsung Galaxy F42 5G
Performance
78.884.0
Camera
28.437.8
Display
73.051.2
Battery
33.733.7
Build
65.883.0
Connectivity
71.073.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
51.650.3
Summary
- The Motorola Moto G (2022) and Samsung Galaxy F42 5G both feature a plastic frame and back with glass fronts, but the Moto G is slightly bulkier and heavier.
- The Moto G has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the Galaxy F42 offers a larger 6.6-inch TFT LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 700 chipset, but the Galaxy F42 provides more RAM options.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the Moto G has a 50 MP main camera compared to the Galaxy F42's 64 MP, and the latter also includes an ultrawide lens.
- Both phones have a 5000 mAh battery, but the Galaxy F42 supports faster charging at 15W.
- The Moto G runs Android 12 with a planned upgrade to Android 13, while the Galaxy F42 originally launched with Android 11 and is upgradable to Android 13 with One UI core 5.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto G (2022)
Samsung Galaxy F42 5G
General
Release Date
2022, April 22
2021, September 29
Announced
2022, April 22
2021, September 29
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
TFT LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, 115˚ (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1152p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
165.4 x 75.8 x 9.4 mm (6.51 x 2.98 x 0.37 in)
167.2 x 76.4 x 9 mm (6.58 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
Weight
204 g
203 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Moonlight Gray
Matte Aqua, Matte Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.47 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, planned upgrade to Android 13
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI core 5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass