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Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM) vs Nokia C7

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A42 5G vs Nokia C7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia C7 X Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM) 30Points
6.6"
AMOLED

720x1600

48
MP

20mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.5"
AMOLED

360x640

8
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
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!

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)} 30 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM) vs C7} 4 Advantages Nokia C7
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)5 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs680MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR4X15 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB SDRAM
+128GB (106GB available)17 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (6GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsFlash (EEPROM)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)22%
Thinner
vs10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+720x1600 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs360x640 pixels
+266 PPI27%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs210 PPI
+6.6"89%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP7 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+f/1.8 (aperture)56%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.8 (aperture)
+(front) 20MP64 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)81 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) QCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps195 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+15W2 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.
vs5W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
193 grams (6.76 ounces)vs+130 grams (4.55 ounces)48%
Lighter
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

21 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
+14 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)Nokia C7
 
ModelGalaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)Nokia C7
Other model namesGalaxy A42 5G SM-A426B/DS (128GB + 4GB RAM)Nokia C7-00 RM-675
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date11/11/2020, Announced: 9/2/202011/1/2010
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in)56.8 x 117.3 millimeters (2.24 x 4.62 in)
Weight193 grams (6.76 ounces)130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)Nokia C7
Display typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size6.6" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1600 pixels (20:9)360x640 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)266 PPI210 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)Nokia C7
System versionAndroid 10Symbian ^3 S60 5.2
Firmware updateAndroid 13Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle
User InterfaceOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0feature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)Nokia C7
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 680MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)Broadcom BCM2727
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 324686 (v8)
Geekbench: 1910 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)Nokia C7
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X256MB SDRAM
Internal storage128GB (106GB available)
UFS 2.1
8GB (6GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)Nokia C7
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps10.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSACSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTENot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)Nokia C7
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ
5MP macro f/2.4
5MP depth f/2.4
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 25 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extras1080p@30fps
720p@480fps
feature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)Nokia C7
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)QCIF (176x144)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)Nokia C7
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)Nokia C7
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)Nokia C7
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)Nokia C7
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5K
Battery capacity5000 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered648 hours (27 days)

โž• Other features

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)Nokia C7
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Prism Dot Black, White, Gray
โ€ข Samsung Pay
โ€ข Colors: Charcoal black, Frosty metal, Mahogany brown
โ€ข OpenVG 1.1
โ€ข OpenGL ES 2.0
โ€ข Ovi Maps 3.4
โ€ข Flash Lite 4.0
โ€ข Video recorder 720p@30fps via an update
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)Nokia C7
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.03W/kg (head), 0.83W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.154W/kg (head), 1.334W/kg (body)0.73W/kg (head)
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