Category Breakdown
Camera
Moto G53
Main sensor resolution (50 MP)
WinsBattery
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Battery capacity
≈ TieCharging
Moto G53
Wired charging speed (18W)
WinsPerformance
Galaxy A42 5G
AnTuTu benchmark (324,686 pts)
WinsDisplay
Galaxy A42 5G
Screen size (6.6")
WinsWeight
Moto G53
Total weight (183g)
WinsValue
Galaxy A42 5G
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Moto G53 | Galaxy A42 5G |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.5" | 6.6" | |
| 720 × 1,600 | 720 × 1,600 | |
| IPS LCD | Super AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | — | |
| 599 nits | — | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Dual | Quad | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM4350-AC Snapdragon 480+ 5G (8 nm) | Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750 5G (8 nm) | |
| 314,195 | 324,686 | |
| 8 GB | 8 GB | |
| 128 GB | 128 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 18W | 15W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 183g | 193g | |
| 8.2mm | 8.6mm | |
| plastic back and frame | plastic | |
| water-repellent design | none | |
| Budget | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Motorola Moto G53
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Motorola Moto G53
Highest resolution main camera.