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Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA) vs Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)

Side by side comparison between Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA) vs Samsung Galaxy A42 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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2.4"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Removable)

vs
34Points Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM) Compare Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA) X
6.6"
AMOLED

720x1600

48
MP

20mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB 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!

X5 (TD-SCDMA)} 4 Advantages Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA) vs Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)} 34 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)61%
Lighter
vs193 grams (6.76 ounces)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
264MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)16 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MBvs+4GB LPDDR4X31 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (80MB available)vs+128GB (106GB available)1356 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 8GB microSDvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC127 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
14.7 millimeters (0.58 inches)vs+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)71%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
240x320 pixelsvs+720x1600 pixels14 times
Higher resolution screen
167 PPIvs+266 PPI59%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"vs+6.6"175%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP12 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 20MP64 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) QCIF (176x144)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)81 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
3G TD-HSDPAvs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(3G TD-HSDPA) 2 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps999 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
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
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
950 mAhvs+5000 mAh4 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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.
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.0 + 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.
WAP, HTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

10 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Accelerometer
Hands-free calling
Video calling
Vibrating alert
+3 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 X5 (TD-SCDMA)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
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ModelNokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
Other model namesNokia X5-00, Nokia X5 for China MobileGalaxy A42 5G SM-A426B/DS (128GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region availableChina
China
(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date7/1/201011/11/2020, Announced: 9/2/2020
Depth14.7 millimeters (0.58 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)49.8 x 113 millimeters (1.96 x 4.45 in)75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in)
Weight120 grams (4.2 ounces)193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size2.4" inches6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~31.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)167 PPI266 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
System versionSymbian 9.3 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2Android 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0

โš™๏ธ Processor

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
Chipset32bit64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 264MHz ARM9 (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 X5 (TD-SCDMA)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
RAM memory128MB4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256MB (80MB available)128GB (106GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 8GB microSD
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB 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 / Upload2 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000UMTS 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 networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, TD-HSDPAGPRS, 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 X5 (TD-SCDMA)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ
5MP macro f/2.4
5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 15 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@30fps
720p@480fps

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels20 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)QCIF (176x144)Full 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 X5 (TD-SCDMA)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5F
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity950 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy4.6 hoursfeature not registered
Standby165 hours (6.9 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Various
โ€ข Dual mode GSM/TD-SCDMA phone
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Prism Dot Black, White, Gray
โ€ข Samsung Pay

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)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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