Motorola Moto G (XT1033 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A34 (SM-A3460 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G vs Samsung Galaxy A34 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/1/2023 10:12 AM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:04 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A34 X Motorola Moto G (XT1033 16GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2070
mAh

(Non removable)

30Points Samsung Galaxy A34 (SM-A3460 128GB) Compare Motorola Moto G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A34 (SM-A3460 128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

4 Advantages Motorola Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	vs	30 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A34 (SM-A3460 128GB)
+143 grams (5.01 ounces)39% Lighter	vs	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (13GB available)	vs	+128GB (99GB available)7 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5	vs	+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)41% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels174% Higher resolution screen
326 PPI	vs	+390 PPI20% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+6.6"47% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP11 times Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 13MP9 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 2000 Mbps94 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2070 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh142% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

16 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A3460 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A3460 128GB)
Other model names	Motorola Moto G XT1033 (Dual-sim), Moto G1, Motorola Falcon	Galaxy A34 5G SM-A3460 Dual-SIM NFC
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, China	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	11/13/2013	3/24/2023, Announced: 3/14/2023
Depth	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.9 x 129.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.11 in)	78.1 x 161.3 millimeters (3.07 x 6.35 in)
Weight	143 grams (5.01 ounces)	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A3460 128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	390 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	Not supported	1000nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A3460 128GB)
System version	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	Android 13
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 14
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A3460 128GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 (6nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	ARM Mali-G68 MC4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 472126 (v9) Geekbench: 2316 (v5.5), 2518 (v6) GFXBench: 23fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A3460 128GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available) eMMC 4.5	128GB (99GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A3460 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A3460 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/4"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@480fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A3460 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A3460 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A3460 128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A3460 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A3460 128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2070 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	34 hours (1.4 days)
Standby	210 hours (8.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A3460 128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Black (front panel), 7 color options (back panel) • Slow motion video • WiFi hotspot • Google Drive 50GB	• Colors: Graphite, Silver, Violet, Lime
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A3460 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.17W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.79W/kg (head)	feature not registered