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Motorola Edge S (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Edge S 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 S (256GB) 20Points
6.7"
IPS

1080x2520

64
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM) Compare Motorola Edge S X
6.6"
AMOLED

720x1600

48
MP

20mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Edge S (256GB)

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Edge S (256GB)} 20 Advantages Motorola Edge S (256GB) vs Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)32%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+8GB LPDDR5100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (237GB available)124%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (106GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+90Hz50%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1080x2520 pixels136%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1600 pixels
+409 PPI54%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs266 PPI
+6.7"2%
Larger screen
vs6.6"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 16MP + 2MP + 0.3MP25%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MP20%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 20MP
+6K UHD (5760x3240)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs4K UHD (3840x2160)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+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.
vs15W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
+IP52 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
207 grams (7.25 ounces)vs+193 grams (6.76 ounces)7%
Lighter
9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)vs+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)13%
Thinner
LTPS IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Android 11vs+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

27 Common items in both devices
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola Edge S (256GB)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
ModelEdge S (256GB)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
Other model names摩托罗拉 Lenovo Edge S 5G (XT2125-4)Galaxy A42 5G SM-A426B/DS (128GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region availableChina
China
(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date2/3/2021, Announced: 1/26/202111/11/2020, Announced: 9/2/2020
Depth9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)73.97 x 168.38 millimeters (2.91 x 6.63 in)75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in)
Weight207 grams (7.25 ounces)193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashingNot supported

📲 Display

Motorola Edge S (256GB)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
Display typeLTPS IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.7" inches6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2520 pixels (21:9)720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)409 PPI266 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate90Hz60Hz
Display features560nits[typ]
HDR10
Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Edge S (256GB)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
System versionAndroid 11Android 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 13
User InterfaceMy UXOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Edge S (256GB)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.2GHz 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 controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 556137 (v8)
Geekbench: 2860 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 324686 (v8)
Geekbench: 1910 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Edge S (256GB)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR54GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (237GB available)
UFS 3.1
128GB (106GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Edge S (256GB)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
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 networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43)
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, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 66, 77)SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43)
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-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE

📷 Camera

Motorola Edge S (256GB)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
64 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/2.2117°1.0µmPDAF
2MP depth f/2.41.75µm
0.3MP TOF 3D
(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°
5MP macro f/2.4
5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)6K UHD (5760x3240) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size0.7µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital 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@60fps
1080p@120fps
1080p@30fps
720p@480fps

📸 Front camera

Motorola Edge S (256GB)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
16 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.4118°1.12µm
20 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Motorola Edge S (256GB)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 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 S (256GB)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Edge S (256GB)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Edge S (256GB)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts20W 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 S (256GB)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB 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: Blue, Silver
• Protective case included
• Colors: Prism Dot Black, White, Gray
• Samsung Pay

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola Edge S (256GB)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB 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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