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Nokia N-Gage QD vs Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)

Side by side comparison between Nokia N-Gage QD vs Samsung Galaxy A42 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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2.1"
TFT

176x208

N/A
16MB
RAM

Single-core

1070
mAh

(Removable)

vs
27Points Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM) Compare Nokia N-Gage QD X
6.6"
AMOLED

720x1600

48
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)

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!

N-Gage QD} 2 Advantages Nokia N-Gage QD vs Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)} 27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
+143 grams (5.01 ounces)35%
Lighter
vs193 grams (6.76 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
104MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)41 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16MB SDRAMvs+8GB LPDDR4X511 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16MB (3.49MB available)vs+128GB (106GB available)31116 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 8GB MMCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC127 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
22 millimeters (0.87 inches)vs+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)156%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
4 thousandvs+16 million3999 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
176x208 pixelsvs+720x1600 pixels30 times
Higher resolution screen
130 PPIvs+266 PPI105%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.1"vs+6.6"2 times
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+4K UHD (3840x2160)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
2G GPRSvs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(2G GPRS) 0.048 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps41666 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Face unlock 2D, Fingerprint sensor (under display), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1070 mAhvs+5000 mAh4 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.
2.5mm jackvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
1.1vs+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
USB 1.1 proprietary connectorvs+USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
USB 1.1 proprietary connectorvs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

3 Common items in both devices
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
FM
+ specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Nokia N-Gage QDGalaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
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ModelN-Gage QDGalaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
Other model namesNokia N-Gage QDGalaxy A42 5G SM-A426B/DS (128GB + 8GB RAM)
Country or region availablefeature not registeredHong KongMalaysiaSingaporeThailand
Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date4/14/200411/11/2020, Announced: 9/2/2020
Depth22 millimeters (0.87 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)68 x 118 millimeters (2.68 x 4.65 in)75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in)
Weight143 grams (5.01 ounces)193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Nokia N-Gage QDGalaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size2.1" inches6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~17.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution176x208 pixels720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)130 PPI266 PPI
Colors4 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Nokia N-Gage QDGalaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
System versionSymbian 6.1 S60 1st Edition PearlAndroid 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0

โš™๏ธ Processor

Nokia N-Gage QDGalaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
Chipset32bit: ARM 920T64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 104MHz ARM9TDMI (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 324686 (v8)
Geekbench: 1910 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Nokia N-Gage QDGalaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
RAM memory16MB SDRAM8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16MB (3.49MB available)128GB (106GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 8GB MMC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Nokia N-Gage QDGalaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
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 / Upload0.048 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technologyfeature not registered2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat11 (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, 28, 40, 41, 78)
Primary data networkCSD, GPRSGPRS, 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 Cat11 (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+, LTE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Nokia N-Gage QDGalaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ
5MP macro f/2.4
5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolutionNot supported8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supported4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8ยตm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@30fps
720p@480fps

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Nokia N-Gage QDGalaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported20 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
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

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Nokia N-Gage QDGalaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, AACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Nokia N-Gage QDGalaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
USBUSB 1.1 proprietary connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output2.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth1.15.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Nokia N-Gage QDGalaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Nokia N-Gage QDGalaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-6C
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1070 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy4 hoursfeature not registered
Standby240 hours (10 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Nokia N-Gage QDGalaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
Call controlVoice dialingVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Gray
โ€ข Four-way directional controller
Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Prism Dot Black, White, Gray
Samsung Pay

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Nokia N-Gage QDGalaxy 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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