Motorola Moto G04
#2155
Samsung Galaxy M30
#2497Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto G04
Samsung Galaxy M30
Performance
70.266.2
Camera
28.428.4
Display
73.082.8
Battery
33.733.7
Build
65.885.1
Connectivity
60.954.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
51.348.5
Summary
- The Motorola Moto G04 features a 6.56-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Samsung Galaxy M30 has a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Moto G04 is powered by the Unisoc T606 chipset, whereas the Galaxy M30 uses the Exynos 7904, both offering decent multitasking capabilities but with different architectures.
- The Moto G04's rear camera is 16 MP, compared to the Galaxy M30's triple-camera setup, which includes a 13 MP main sensor and additional ultrawide and depth sensors.
- Both devices have a 5000 mAh battery with 15W charging, ensuring long-lasting usage.
- The Moto G04 runs on Android 14 with no major updates planned, while the Galaxy M30 originally shipped with Android 8.1 but can be upgraded to Android 10, providing a more recent software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic frames, though the Moto G04 is slightly heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto G04
Samsung Galaxy M30
General
Release Date
2024, January 18
2019, February 27
Announced
2024, January 18
2019, February 27
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung Galaxy A40s in ChinaVersions: SM-M305F/DS, SM-M305FN/DS (Global); SM-M305M/DS (LATAM/Brazil); SM-M305G/DS
Display
Size
6.56"
6.4"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc T606 (12 nm)
Exynos 7904 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-G57 MP1
Mali-G71 MP2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF
13 MP, f/1.9, PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide)5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163.5 x 74.5 x 8 mm (6.44 x 2.93 x 0.31 in)
159 x 75.1 x 8.5 mm (6.26 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
Weight
178.8 g
174 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Concord Black, Sea Green, Satin Blue, Sunrise Orange
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.28 W/kg (head) 0.39 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14, no major Android upgrades planned
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass