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Motorola Edge 40 Neo (256GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Samsung Galaxy A42 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A42 5G X Motorola Edge 40 Neo (256GB/8GB) 23Points
6.55"
POLED

1080x2400

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM) Compare Motorola Edge 40 Neo X
6.6"
AMOLED

720x1600

48
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Edge 40 Neo (256GB/8GB)

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Edge 40 Neo (256GB/8GB)} 23 Advantages Motorola Edge 40 Neo (256GB/8GB) vs Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)} 6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
+2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)18%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+256GB (222GB available)109%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (106GB available)
+172 grams (6.02 ounces)12%
Lighter
vs193 grams (6.76 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)10%
Thinner
vs8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Plastic body, glass front, plastic or leather backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+144Hz140%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1080x2400 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1600 pixels
+402 PPI51%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs266 PPI
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+1/1.5" inches33%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2" inches
+(front) 32MP61%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 20MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 14Advantage
Android 14 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 13
+68W4 times
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.
vs15W
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+Cristal Dinorex (NEG)Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
P-OLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
6.55"vs+6.6"1%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 50MP + 13MPvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP5%
Higher resolution main camera
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

28 Common items in both devices
8GB LPDDR4X
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras
f/1.8 (aperture)
4K UHD (3840x2160)
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola Edge 40 Neo (256GB/8GB)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
ModelEdge 40 Neo (256GB/8GB)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
Other model namesLenovo Edge 40 Neo XT2307-1 MC40BGalaxy A42 5G SM-A426B/DS (128GB + 8GB RAM)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
Hong KongMalaysiaSingaporeThailand
Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date9/14/202311/11/2020, Announced: 9/2/2020
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)71.99 x 159.63 millimeters (2.83 x 6.28 in)75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in)
Weight172 grams (6.02 ounces)193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front, plastic or leather backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Motorola Edge 40 Neo (256GB/8GB)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
Display typeP-OLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.55" inches6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~90.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI266 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassCristal Dinorex (NEG)Not supported
Refresh rate144Hz60Hz
Display features1300nits[peak]
HDR10+
Touch Sampling Rate: 360Hz
Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Edge 40 Neo (256GB/8GB)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
System versionAndroid 13Android 10
Firmware updateAndroid 14Android 13
User InterfaceMy UXOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Edge 40 Neo (256GB/8GB)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 7030 (6nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G610 MC3Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 511069 (v9), 524589 (v10)
Geekbench: 2563 (v5), 2563 (v6)
GFXBench: 23fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 324686 (v8)
Geekbench: 1910 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Edge 40 Neo (256GB/8GB)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (222GB available)128GB (106GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Edge 40 Neo (256GB/8GB)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE

📷 Camera

Motorola Edge 40 Neo (256GB/8GB)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
50 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1.12µmPDAF
(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°
5MP macro f/2.4
5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.5" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Slow motion
1080p@30fps
720p@480fps

📸 Front camera

Motorola Edge 40 Neo (256GB/8GB)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels20 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size0.7µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Motorola Edge 40 Neo (256GB/8GB)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
Dolby Atmos
Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola Edge 40 Neo (256GB/8GB)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEOA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Edge 40 Neo (256GB/8GB)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Edge 40 Neo (256GB/8GB)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts68W Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Motorola Edge 40 Neo (256GB/8GB)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Soothing Sea, Caneel Bay
• Ready For
• ThinkShield
• Colors: Prism Dot Black, White, Gray
• Samsung Pay

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola Edge 40 Neo (256GB/8GB)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.154W/kg (head), 1.334W/kg (body)
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