Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM) vs Lenovo Z5 (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A42 5G vs Lenovo Z5 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 Lenovo Z5 X Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
AMOLED

720x1600

48
MP

20mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Lenovo Z5 (64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A42 5G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

1080x2246

16
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
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!

15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	vs	8 Advantages Lenovo Z5 (64GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)29% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core
+128GB (106GB available)126% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (47GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+6.6"6% Larger screen	vs	6.2"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP176% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 20MP149% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.1 Oreo
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh52% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 mAh
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
193 grams (6.76 ounces)	vs	+165 grams (5.78 ounces)17% Lighter
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+7.85 millimeters (0.31 inches)10% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
720x1600 pixels	vs	+1080x2246 pixels111% Higher resolution screen
266 PPI	vs	+402 PPI51% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

25 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)
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Model	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A42 5G SM-A426B/DS (128GB + 4GB RAM)	联想Z5 L78011 (64GB + 6GB RAM), PAD90046CN
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Samsung	Lenovo
Release date	11/11/2020, Announced: 9/2/2020	6/1/2018
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	7.85 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in)	75.65 x 153 millimeters (2.98 x 6.02 in)
Weight	193 grams (6.76 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.6" inches	6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	1080x2246 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	266 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 8.1 Oreo
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)	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 509
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)	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (47GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	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	300/50 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	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 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 Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
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	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)
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) 16 megapixels 8MP
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
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	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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@30fps 720p@480fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	8 megapixels
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/2.0 (aperture)
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)	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	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
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
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	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)
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: Black, Aurora, Blue • 2.5D glass screen • 2.5D glass back panel • ZUI 3.9 • U-Touch
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)
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