Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) vs Realme GT Master (256GB)

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

8/30/2021 7:41 AM, updated: 11/21/2022 8:40 AM

Compare Realme GT Master X Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
AMOLED

720x1600

48
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Realme GT Master (256GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A42 5G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.43"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Realme GT Master (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!

7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)	vs	13 Advantages Realme GT Master (256GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)1% Thinner	vs	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+6.6"3% Larger screen	vs	6.43"
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 12
+5000 mAh16% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4300 mAh
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (106GB available)	vs	+256GB (230GB available)117% More internal storage for applications and files
193 grams (6.76 ounces)	vs	+178 grams (6.23 ounces)8% Lighter
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
720x1600 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
266 PPI	vs	+409 PPI54% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP12% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 20MP	vs	+(front) 32MP61% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
15W	vs	+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.
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

30 Common items in both devices

UFS 2.1

Plastic body, glass front

Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+23 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)	Realme GT Master (256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)	Realme GT Master (256GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A42 5G SM-A426B (128GB + 6GB RAM)	Realme GT Master edition (RMX3361)
Country or region available	Australia, New Zealand	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Realme
Release date	11/11/2020, Announced: 9/2/2020	7/30/2021, Announced: 7/21/2021
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in)	73.5 x 159.2 millimeters (2.89 x 6.27 in)
Weight	193 grams (6.76 ounces)	178 grams (6.23 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)	Realme GT Master (256GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.6" inches	6.43" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	266 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	Not supported	1000nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)	Realme GT Master (256GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 12
User Interface	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	Realme UI 2.0 / 3.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)	Realme GT Master (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core) 3x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 642L (550MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 324686 (v8) Geekbench: 1910 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 529263 (v9) Geekbench: 2917 (v5.1) GFXBench: 27fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)	Realme GT Master (256GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1	256GB (230GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)	Realme GT Master (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-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	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat16 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) China version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78)	Global version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78) China version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78)
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, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat16 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) China version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)	Realme GT Master (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.216mm119°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm lens
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	0.7µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital 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 only main camera
Camera extras	1080p@30fps 720p@480fps	1080p@60fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)	Realme GT Master (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.74" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)	Realme GT Master (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz
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)	Realme GT Master (256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 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	5.2 + 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/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)	Realme GT Master (256GB)
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
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)	Realme GT Master (256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4300 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	65W (10V/6.5A) 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
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)	Realme GT Master (256GB)
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: Prism Dot Black, White, Gray • Samsung Pay	• Colors: Black, Gray, White, Aurora • Screen protector included • Protective case included • Fast charging: 100% in 33min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)	Realme GT Master (256GB)
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