Nokia 8 Sirocco vs Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB RAM)
Side by side comparison between Nokia 8 Sirocco vs Samsung Galaxy A42 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.5"
POLED
POLED
1440x2560
12
MP
MP
5mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3260
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? Nokia 8 Sirocco
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14 Advantages 
13 Advantages | 28 Common items in both devices |
| 6GB LPDDR4X |
| 128GB (114GB available) / 128GB (106GB available) |
| 16 million |
| 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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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Nokia 8 Sirocco | Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB RAM) | |
| Change model | ||
| Model | Nokia 8 Sirocco | Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB RAM) |
| Other model names | Nokia Sirocco TA-1005, TA-1042, HMD Avatar | Galaxy A42 5G SM-A426B/DS (128GB + 6GB RAM) |
| Country or region available |    (Global, International), China, Hong Kong |     Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Philippines, Taiwan |
| Brand | Nokia | Samsung |
| Release date | 3/1/2018 | 11/11/2020, Announced: 9/2/2020 |
| Depth | 7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 72.97 x 140.93 millimeters (2.87 x 5.55 in) | 75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in) |
| Weight | 177 grams (6.2 ounces) | 193 grams (6.76 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Stainless steel body, 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 | ||
| Nokia 8 Sirocco | Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB RAM) | |
| Display type | P-OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 5.5" inches | 6.6" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1440x2560 pixels | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 534 PPI | 266 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
| Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Nokia 8 Sirocco | Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB RAM) | |
| System version | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 10 |
| Firmware update | Android 10 | Android 13 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Nokia 8 Sirocco | Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB RAM) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (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 540 (670-710MHz) | 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 | ||
| Nokia 8 Sirocco | Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB RAM) | |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 128GB (114GB available) | 128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1 |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Nokia 8 Sirocco | Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB RAM) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | 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 | 600/150 Mbps | 2000/1024 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) | LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | 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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | 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 | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
📷 Camera | ||
| Nokia 8 Sirocco | Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB RAM) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 13MP f/2.61/3.4"1.0µm2x-optical-zoomAF | (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) 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 | 25mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | 1/2" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 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 | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@30fps 720p@480fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Nokia 8 Sirocco | Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB RAM) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 5184x3840 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/4" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Nokia 8 Sirocco | Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB RAM) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | 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 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Nokia 8 Sirocco | Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB RAM) | |
| USB | USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (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, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Nokia 8 Sirocco | Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB RAM) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Nokia 8 Sirocco | Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB RAM) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3260 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | 15W Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Qi wireless charging | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | 22 hours | feature not registered |
| Standby | 495 hours (20.6 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Nokia 8 Sirocco | 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: Black • Back glass (Gorilla Glass) • Nokia OZO • Carl Zeiss optics back camera • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Quick Charge 4.0 | • Colors: Prism Dot Black, White, Gray Samsung Pay |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Nokia 8 Sirocco | 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) |