Samsung Galaxy S24 (Snapdragon) vs Motorola Moto G (2024)

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Samsung Galaxy S24 (Snapdragon) vs Motorola Moto G (2024)

Here we compared two smartphones: the 6.2-inch Samsung Galaxy S24 (Snapdragon) (with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3) that was released on January 17, 2024, against the Motorola Moto G (2024), which is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 and came out 1 month after. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy S24 (Snapdragon)
  • 4.7x better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (1951K versus 412K)
  • The rear camera has a 3x optical zoom
  • 56% higher pixel density (416 vs 267 PPI)
  • Has 2x more RAM: 8GB versus 4GB
  • Handles wireless charging up to 15W
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v5.3)
  • Optical image stabilization
  • Ability to record video in 4K resolution
  • Compatible with Wi-Fi 6 wireless networks
  • Dynamic AMOLED display (versus competitor's IPS LCD)
  • Thinner bezels – 5.6% more screen real estate
Reasons to consider the Motorola Moto G (2024)
  • Comes with 1000 mAh larger battery capacity: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Expandable storage via MicroSD card up to 1024GB
  • Has a 0.4 inch larger screen size
  • Includes a 3.5 mm headphone audio jack port

Review

Evaluation of Samsung Galaxy S24 (Snapdragon) and Motorola Moto G (2024) crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
Scores with a red asterisk (*) are approximate and may change in the future as we gather more data.
NanoReview Score
Final comparison evaluation
Choose the importance of each parameter to more accurately identify the smartphone that best meets your particular needs.

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests

Display

TypeDynamic AMOLEDIPS LCD
Size6.2 inches6.6 inches
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels720 x 1612 pixels
Aspect ratio19.5:920:9
PPI416 ppi267 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (24-120 Hz)No
Max rated brightness2600 nits -
HDR supportYes, HDR10+No
Screen protectionGorilla Glass Victus 2Tempered glass
Screen-to-body ratio90.9%85.3%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
-
Peak brightness test (auto)

Design and build

Height147 mm (5.79 inches)164.4 mm (6.47 inches)
Width70.6 mm (2.78 inches)75 mm (2.95 inches)
Thickness7.6 mm (0.3 inches)8.2 mm (0.32 inches)
Weight167 g (5.89 oz)194 g (6.84 oz)
WaterproofIP68 -
Advanced coolingVapor chamber -
Rear materialGlassPlastic
Frame materialMetalPlastic
ColorsBlack, Gray, Blue, Green, Orange, Purple, YellowGreen
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayYes, in-button
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Samsung Galaxy S24 (Snapdragon) and Motorola Moto G (2024) in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
Max clock3300 MHz2000 MHz
CPU cores8 (1 + 3 + 2 + 2)8 (2 + 6)
Architecture- 2 cores at 2.27 GHz: Cortex-A520
- 2 cores at 2.96 GHz: Cortex-A720
- 3 cores at 3.15 GHz: Cortex-A720
- 1 core at 3.3 GHz: Cortex-X4
- 6 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A78
L3 cache12 MB -
ManufacturingTSMCTSMC
Lithography process4 nanometers6 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)HexagonHexagon
GraphicsAdreno 750Adreno 619
GPU shading units1536256
GPU clock903 MHz825 MHz
FLOPS~2774 GFLOPS~422.4 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
CPU459276142152
GPU81502372947
Memory36901589230
UX308612108272
Total score1951926412601
Samples[7 tests][12 tests]
3DMark Wild Life Performance
Stability47% -
Graphics test104 FPS -
Graphics score17532 -
Web score18173 -
Video editing7983 -
Photo editing35737 -
Data manipulation16376 -
Writing score21521 -

Memory

RAM
RAM size8 GB4 GB
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X
Memory clock4266 MHz2133 MHz
Channels42
Storage
Storage size128, 256, 512 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 2.2
Memory cardNoMicroSD
Memory card max size - Up to 1024 GB

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14 Android 14
ROMOne UI 6.1My UX
OS size24.1 GB -

Battery

Capacity4000 mAh5000 mAh
Max charge power25 W18 W
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingYes (15 W)No
Reverse chargingYes, (wireless)No
Fast chargingYes (59% in 30 min)Yes (30% in 30 min)
Full charging time1:15 hr1:50 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing07:07 hr -
Watching video15:32 hr -
Gaming05:03 hr -
Standby83 hr -
General battery life

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels50 megapixels
Image resolution8160 x 6120 -
ZoomOptical, 3xDigital
FlashLEDLED
StabilizationOpticalDigital
8K video recordingUp to 30FPSNo
4K video recordingUp to 60FPSNo
1080p video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 30FPS
Slow motion240 FPS (1080p) -
Angle of widest lens120° -
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Telephoto: 10 MP
3) Ultrawide: 12 MP
1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Macro: 2 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- RAW support
- Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Focal length24 mm -
SensorSamsung ISOCELL GN3 -
Sensor size1/1.56" -
Pixel size1 micron0.64 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)Phase autofocus
StabilizationOpticalDigital
Telephoto lens
Image resolution10 MP -
Aperturef/2.4 -
Focal length67 mm -
SensorSamsung ISOCELL 3K1 -
Sensor size1/3.94" -
Pixel size1 micron -
StabilizationOptical -
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution12 MP -
Aperturef/2.2 -
Focal length13 mm -
SensorSony IMX564 -
Sensor size1/2.55" -
Pixel size1.4 micron -
StabilizationDigital -
Macro lens
Image resolution - 2 MP
Aperture - f/2.4
Stabilization - Digital

DxOMark main camera tests

Bokeh65 -
Preview69 -
Zoom135 -
SamplesPhoto samples of Samsung Galaxy S24 (Snapdragon) from DxOMark -

Selfie camera

Megapixels12 megapixels8 megapixels
Image resolution4000 x 30003840 x 2160
Aperturef/2.2f/2.0
Focal length26 mm -
SensorSamsung S5K3LUCMOS
Sensor size1/3.2"1/4"
Pixel size1.12 micron1.12 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusNo
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Video resolution2160p (4K) at 60 FPS1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
- Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.35.1
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version3.22
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
- Charging
- USB-Storage mode
DisplayPortYes, DP 1.2 -
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo
NFC*YesYes
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*11
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
eSIM support*YesYes
Hybrid slotNoNo
LTE Cat*2018
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackNoYes
FM radioNoNo
Dolby AtmosYesYes

Other

CategoryFlagshipMid-range
AnnouncedJanuary 2024March 2024
Release dateJanuary 2024March 2024
Launch price$799$190
SAR (head)0.87 W/kg -
SAR (body)1.35 W/kg -
Sensors - Hall-effect sensor
- Barometer
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
- Barometer
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerNot includedNot included
Further details
Notes on Galaxy S24 (Snapdragon):
    - The 128 GB variant features UFS 3.1 memory, other models have UFS 4.0.
    - There are two models: one with dual Nano SIM, and the other with 1 Nano SIM + eSIM.
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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