Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM) vs Huawei Activa 4G (M920)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A42 5G vs Huawei Activa 4G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/6/2021 8:38 AM, updated: 2/27/2023 4:20 AM

Compare Huawei Activa 4G X Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
AMOLED

720x1600

48
MP

20mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Huawei Activa 4G (M920) Compare Samsung Galaxy A42 5G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1880
mAh

(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!

29 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	vs	2 Advantages Huawei Activa 4G (M920)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)5 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	800MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB
+128GB (106GB available)105 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	151MB (1GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)24% Thinner	vs	10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+720x1600 pixels7 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+266 PPI61% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+6.6"89% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP12 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+(front) 20MP64 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps19 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh166% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1880 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
193 grams (6.76 ounces)	vs	+140 grams (4.9 ounces)38% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

10 Common items in both devices

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Huawei Activa 4G (M920)
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Model	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Activa 4G (M920)
Other model names	Galaxy A42 5G SM-A426B/DS (128GB + 4GB RAM)	Huawei Activa 4G for MetroPCS, Huawei M920
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	USA
Brand	Samsung	Huawei
Release date	11/11/2020, Announced: 9/2/2020	6/8/2012
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in)	61.5 x 122 millimeters (2.42 x 4.8 in)
Weight	193 grams (6.76 ounces)	140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Huawei Activa 4G (M920)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.6" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~48.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	266 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Huawei Activa 4G (M920)
System version	Android 10	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 13	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Huawei Activa 4G (M920)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7627T
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 324686 (v8) Geekbench: 1910 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Huawei Activa 4G (M920)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	512MB
Internal storage	128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1	151MB (1GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Huawei Activa 4G (M920)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	100/50 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	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 850/1700/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE 1700/1900
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	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Huawei Activa 4G (M920)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	VGA (640x480)
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	feature not registered
Camera extras	1080p@30fps 720p@480fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Huawei Activa 4G (M920)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Huawei Activa 4G (M920)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Huawei Activa 4G (M920)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Huawei Activa 4G (M920)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Huawei Activa 4G (M920)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	1880 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	3.3 hours
Standby	feature not registered	105 hours (4.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Huawei Activa 4G (M920)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Prism Dot Black, White, Gray • Samsung Pay	• Colors: Black • 4GB microSD included • HAC (M4/T4) • Wi-Fi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Huawei Activa 4G (M920)
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