Oppo Reno6 Pro+ (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)

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Side by side comparison between Oppo Reno6 Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy A42 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/12/2021 12:18 PM, updated: 2/27/2023 4:20 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A42 5G X Oppo Reno6 Pro+ (256GB) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.55"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

32mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM) Compare Oppo Reno6 Pro+ X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
AMOLED

720x1600

48
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Oppo Reno6 Pro+ (256GB)

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!

22 Advantages Oppo Reno6 Pro+ (256GB)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)32% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+12GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	8GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (229GB available)116% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (106GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+188 grams (6.58 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	193 grams (6.76 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8% Thinner	vs	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1080x2400 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1600 pixels
+402 PPI51% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	266 PPI
+(quad camera) 50MP + 13MP + 16MP + 2MP23% 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	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+1/1.56" inches28% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2" 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)
+65W3 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.	vs	15W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
6.55"	vs	+6.6"1% Larger screen
Android 11	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
4500 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

22 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front/back / Plastic body, glass front

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

f/1.8 (aperture)

4K UHD (3840x2160)

5G SA/NSA

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Oppo Reno6 Pro+ (256GB)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Reno6 Pro+ (256GB)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
Other model names	Oppo Reno 6 Pro Plus 5G (256GB + 12GB) PEPM00	Galaxy A42 5G SM-A426B/DS (128GB + 8GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand
Brand	Oppo	Samsung
Release date	6/5/2021, Announced: 5/27/2021	11/11/2020, Announced: 9/2/2020
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.5 x 160.8 millimeters (2.85 x 6.33 in)	75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in)
Weight	188 grams (6.58 ounces)	193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Oppo Reno6 Pro+ (256GB)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.55" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~88.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	266 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	90Hz	60Hz
Display features	500nits[typ], 1100nits[peak] HDR10+	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Oppo Reno6 Pro+ (256GB)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
System version	Android 11	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Oppo Reno6 Pro+ (256GB)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)
CPU	Octa-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 controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz)	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
	Oppo Reno6 Pro+ (256GB)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (229GB available) UFS 3.1	128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Oppo Reno6 Pro+ (256GB)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB 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	2000/1024 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 41, 77, 78, 79, 28)	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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
📷 Camera
	Oppo Reno6 Pro+ (256GB)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 50 megapixels 13MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom 16MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/3.09"1.0µm 2MP macro f/2.4	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1µm 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	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@30fps 720p@480fps
📸 Front camera
	Oppo Reno6 Pro+ (256GB)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Oppo Reno6 Pro+ (256GB)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB 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, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Oppo Reno6 Pro+ (256GB)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 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
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Oppo Reno6 Pro+ (256GB)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
Sensors	Accelerometer 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 alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Oppo Reno6 Pro+ (256GB)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	65W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 3/4 USB Power Delivery 3.0	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Oppo Reno6 Pro+ (256GB)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB 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: Gray, Blue • ColorOS 11.3 • Sony IMX766 sensor camera • Pulse Touch Engine • 4D vibration for games	• Colors: Prism Dot Black, White, Gray • Samsung Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	Oppo Reno6 Pro+ (256GB)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB 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)