Asus Zenfone 7 (ZS670KS 128GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB RAM)
Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 7 vs Samsung Galaxy A42 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.67"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
64
MP
MP
64mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.6"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1600
48
MP
MP
20mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 7 (ZS670KS 128GB/8GB)
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25 Common items in both devices |
128GB (104GB available) / 128GB (106GB available) |
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
Super AMOLED |
16 million |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
+18 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Asus Zenfone 7 (ZS670KS 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB RAM) | |
Model | Zenfone 7 (ZS670KS 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB RAM) |
Other model names | Asus Zenfone 7 ZS670KS, ASUS_I002D, I002D (8GB RAM) | Galaxy A42 5G SM-A426B/DS (128GB + 6GB RAM) |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Philippines, Taiwan |
Brand | Asus | Samsung |
Release date | 9/1/2020, Announced: 8/26/2020 | 11/11/2020, Announced: 9/2/2020 |
Depth | 9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches) | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 77.3 x 165.1 millimeters (3.04 x 6.5 in) | 75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in) |
Weight | 235 grams (8.23 ounces) | 193 grams (6.76 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Asus Zenfone 7 (ZS670KS 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB RAM) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.67" inches | 6.6" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 395 PPI | 266 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 6 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 90Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | 700nits[peak] HDR10+ | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Asus Zenfone 7 (ZS670KS 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB RAM) | |
System version | Android 10 | Android 10 |
Firmware update | Android 12 | Android 13 |
User Interface | ZenUI 8 | One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Asus Zenfone 7 (ZS670KS 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB RAM) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 324686 (v8) Geekbench: 1910 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Asus Zenfone 7 (ZS670KS 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB RAM) | |
RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR5 | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 128GB (104GB available) UFS 3.1 | 128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Asus Zenfone 7 (ZS670KS 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB RAM) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat19 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 77, 78) | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat19 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
📷 Camera | ||
Asus Zenfone 7 (ZS670KS 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB RAM) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2113°17mm1/2.55"1.4µmPDAF 8MP telephoto f/2.480mmPDAF3x-optical-zoom | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 10120x6328 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/1.72" inches | 1/2" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | 4K@120fps 1080p@240fps 720p@480fps | 1080p@30fps 720p@480fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
Asus Zenfone 7 (ZS670KS 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB RAM) | |
Front camera (secondary) | Uses the back motorized camera (flip-up/rotating) | 20 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 10120x6328 pixels | 5184x3840 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 8K UHD (7680x4320) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Dual-LED flash | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/1.72" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Asus Zenfone 7 (ZS670KS 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB RAM) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 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 | ||
Asus Zenfone 7 (ZS670KS 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB RAM) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, 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, NavIC | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Asus Zenfone 7 (ZS670KS 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB RAM) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Asus Zenfone 7 (ZS670KS 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB RAM) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 15W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Asus Zenfone 7 (ZS670KS 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB RAM) | |
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: Aurora Black, Pastel White • Silicon case included | • Colors: Prism Dot Black, White, Gray • Samsung Pay |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Asus Zenfone 7 (ZS670KS 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB RAM) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.154W/kg (head), 1.334W/kg (body) |