Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM) vs OnePlus X (EU)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A42 5G vs OnePlus X 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 OnePlus X X Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
AMOLED

720x1600

48
MP

20mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points OnePlus X (EU) Compare Samsung Galaxy A42 5G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

2525
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!

23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	vs	6 Advantages OnePlus X (EU)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)43% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+128GB (106GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.0
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+6.6"32% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+1/2" inches55% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3.1" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 20MP149% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh98% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2525 mAh
+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/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + 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
193 grams (6.76 ounces)	vs	+138 grams (4.83 ounces)40% Lighter
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)25% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
720x1600 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels80% Higher resolution screen
266 PPI	vs	+441 PPI66% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

26 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	OnePlus X (EU)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	OnePlus X (EU)
Other model names	Galaxy A42 5G SM-A426B/DS (128GB + 4GB RAM)	OnePlus X Dual-SIM E1003
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	(Europe), India
Brand	Samsung	OnePlus
Release date	11/11/2020, Announced: 9/2/2020	11/5/2015
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in)	69 x 140 millimeters (2.72 x 5.51 in)
Weight	193 grams (6.76 ounces)	138 grams (4.83 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)	OnePlus X (EU)
Display type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.6" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	266 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	OnePlus X (EU)
System version	Android 10	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	OxygenOS 3.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	OnePlus X (EU)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974AB) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 330 (578MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 324686 (v8) Geekbench: 1910 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	Basemark OS II 2.0: 1213 Basemark X: 10572
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	OnePlus X (EU)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	OnePlus X (EU)
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	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	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 Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40)
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
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)	OnePlus X (EU)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.14µm 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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	1080p@30fps 720p@480fps	720p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	OnePlus X (EU)
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/2.4 (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)	OnePlus X (EU)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
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, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	OnePlus X (EU)
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	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	OnePlus X (EU)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	OnePlus X (EU)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	2525 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired 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/DS 4GB RAM)	OnePlus X (EU)
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 • LED notification light
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	OnePlus X (EU)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.108W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.154W/kg (head), 1.334W/kg (body)	0.317W/kg (head), 0.42W/kg (body)