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HTC EVO Shift 4G vs Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)

Side by side comparison between HTC EVO Shift 4G vs Samsung Galaxy M42 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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3.6"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
27Points Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB) Compare HTC EVO Shift 4G X
6.6"
AMOLED

720x1600

48
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)

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!

EVO Shift 4G} 4 Advantages HTC EVO Shift 4G vs Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)} 27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
+167 grams (5.85 ounces)16%
Lighter
vs193 grams (6.76 ounces)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
800MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+8GB LPDDR4X15 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
2GBvs+128GB (103GB available)51 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
15.9 millimeters (0.63 inches)vs+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)85%
Thinner
TFT Super LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x800 pixelsvs+720x1600 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
259 PPIvs+266 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.6"vs+6.6"83%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP12 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+(front) 20MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.3 Gingerbreadvs+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
4G WiMAXvs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G WiMAX) 100 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps19 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+5000 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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
2.1 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

14 Common items in both devices
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

HTC EVO Shift 4GGalaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
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ModelEVO Shift 4GGalaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Other model namesSprint HTC EVO Shift 4G, HTC Knight, PG06100Galaxy M42 5G SM-M426B/Dual-SIM (8GB RAM)
Country or region availablefeature not registeredIndia
India
BrandHTCSamsung
Release date1/9/20115/1/2021, Announced: 4/28/2021
Depth15.9 millimeters (0.63 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)60.3 x 117.5 millimeters (2.37 x 4.63 in)75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in)
Weight167 grams (5.85 ounces)193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC EVO Shift 4GGalaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Display typeTFT Super LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size3.6" inches6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~52.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)259 PPI266 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

HTC EVO Shift 4GGalaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
System versionAndroid 2.2 FroyoAndroid 11
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.3 GingerbreadAndroid 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0

⚙️ Processor

HTC EVO Shift 4GGalaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM763064bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC EVO Shift 4GGalaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR28GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage2GB128GB (103GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HTC EVO Shift 4GGalaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkWiMAX 802.16LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, WiMAXGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

📷 Camera

HTC EVO Shift 4GGalaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°
5MP macro f/2.4
5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC EVO Shift 4GGalaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported20 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supported4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

HTC EVO Shift 4GGalaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

HTC EVO Shift 4GGalaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC EVO Shift 4GGalaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC EVO Shift 4GGalaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy6 hours36 hours (1.5 days)
Standby146 hours (6.1 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

HTC EVO Shift 4GGalaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• 2GB microSD included
• HTC Sense UI
• HTC Speedy
• HTC Scenes
• HAC (M3/T3)
• WiFi Mobile Hotspot
Java framework
• Colors: Prism Dot Black, Gray
• Samsung Pay

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC EVO Shift 4GGalaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.689W/kg (head)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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