Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) vs LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A42 5G vs LG G8 ThinQ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/6/2021 10:52 AM, updated: 12/8/2022 5:06 PM

Compare LG G8 ThinQ X Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
AMOLED

720x1600

48
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

16Points LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) Compare Samsung Galaxy A42 5G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
POLED

1440x3120

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)

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!

10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)	vs	16 Advantages LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	P-OLED
+6.6"8% Larger screen	vs	6.1"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP136% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 16MP
+1/2" inches30% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.6" inches
+(front) 20MP140% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(dual front camera) 8MP + 0.3MP
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 12
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps25% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 1600 Mbps
+5000 mAh43% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3500 mAh
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)25% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
193 grams (6.76 ounces)	vs	+167 grams (5.85 ounces)16% Lighter
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)2% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
Not supported	vs	+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
720x1600 pixels	vs	+1440x3120 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
266 PPI	vs	+563 PPI112% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.5 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
15W	vs	+21W40% 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.
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

29 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4X

128GB (106GB available) / 128GB (104GB available)

UFS 2.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
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Model	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
Other model names	Galaxy A42 5G SM-A426B (128GB + 6GB RAM)	Xfinity Mobile LG G8 ThinQ, LMG820QM5, LM-G820QM5
Country or region available	Australia, New Zealand	USA
Brand	Samsung	LG
Release date	11/11/2020, Announced: 9/2/2020	4/11/2019, Announced: 2/24/2019
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in)	71.882 x 151.892 millimeters (2.83 x 5.98 in)
Weight	193 grams (6.76 ounces)	167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
Display type	Super AMOLED	P-OLED
Screen size	6.6" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	266 PPI	563 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	HDR10 100% DCI-P3 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
System version	Android 10	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 12
User Interface	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	LG UX 8.0 / 9.0 / 10 / 11
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 324686 (v8) Geekbench: 1910 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 331537 (v7), 362730 (v8) Geekbench: 10735 (v4.4), 2700 (v5.1) GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	1600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat19 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (46, 48)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/1.91/3.1"16mm1.0µmFF
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm lens
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	1080p@30fps 720p@480fps	1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 0.3MP TOF f/1.4
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo) 32-bit/192kHz DTS:X
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
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
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
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	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	21W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	9W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	22 hours
Standby	feature not registered	412 hours (17.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Prism Dot Black, White, Gray • Samsung Pay	• Colors: Aurora Black
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.154W/kg (head), 1.334W/kg (body)	feature not registered