Apple iPhone SE 2022 (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone SE (2022) vs Samsung Galaxy A42 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/24/2022 6:07 PM, updated: 9/26/2024 11:14 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A42 5G X Apple iPhone SE 2022 (128GB) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

750x1334

12
MP

7.1mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2018
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) Compare Apple iPhone SE (2022) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
AMOLED

720x1600

48
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone SE 2022 (128GB)

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17 Advantages Apple iPhone SE 2022 (128GB)	vs	13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
+3.23GHz 64bit Hexa-core (5nm)20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+144 grams (5.04 ounces)34% Lighter	vs	193 grams (6.76 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)18% Thinner	vs	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+326 PPI23% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	266 PPI
+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+20W33% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	15W
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
750x1334 pixels	vs	+720x1600 pixels15% Higher resolution screen
4.7"	vs	+6.6"40% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP5 times Higher resolution main camera
(front) 7.1MP	vs	+(front) 20MP181% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2018 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh148% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

29 Common items in both devices

128GB (109GB available) / 128GB (106GB available)

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera / HDR photo on both cameras

f/1.8 (aperture)

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📱 Model features
	iPhone SE 2022 (128GB)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
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Model	iPhone SE 2022 (128GB)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
Other model names	iPhone SE 2022 (A2595, A2782, A2783, A2784, A2785)	Galaxy A42 5G SM-A426B (128GB + 6GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Australia, New Zealand
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	3/18/2022, Announced: 3/8/2022	11/11/2020, Announced: 9/2/2020
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.3 x 138.4 millimeters (2.65 x 5.45 in)	75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in)
Weight	144 grams (5.04 ounces)	193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone SE 2022 (128GB)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.7" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	750x1334 pixels (16:9)	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	266 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	625nits[typ] Oleophobic coating screen True-tone Wide color gamut	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone SE 2022 (128GB)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
System version	iOS 15	Android 10
Firmware update	iOS 18	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone SE 2022 (128GB)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A15 Bionic (5nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 3.23GHz Avalanche (Dual-core) 4x 1.82GHz Blizzard (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Apple GPU (4-Core)	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 723486 (v9) Geekbench: 4629 (v5.1) GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 324686 (v8) Geekbench: 1910 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone SE 2022 (128GB)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (109GB available) NVMe (SSD)	128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone SE 2022 (128GB)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE A2595 version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2783, A2784, A2785 versions: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	A2595 version: SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79) A2783, A2784, A2785, A2782 versions: SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE A2595 version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2783, A2784, A2785 versions: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPhone SE 2022 (128GB)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Quad-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@240fps	1080p@30fps 720p@480fps
📸 Front camera
	iPhone SE 2022 (128GB)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
Front camera (secondary)	7.1 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3072x2304 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone SE 2022 (128GB)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone SE 2022 (128GB)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	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, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone SE 2022 (128GB)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone SE 2022 (128GB)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2018 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	20W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	7.5W Qi wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone SE 2022 (128GB)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, White, Red • Apple Pay	• Colors: Prism Dot Black, White, Gray • Samsung Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone SE 2022 (128GB)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.2W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.98W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)	1.154W/kg (head), 1.334W/kg (body)