Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB-RAM) vs Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)

Side by side comparison between Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB-RAM) vs Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

2/6/2021 10:52 AM, updated: 2/6/2021 11:07 AM

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Specifications Compare Models

6.6"
AMOLED

720x1600

48
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

64bit Octa

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

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Specifications Compare Models

6.6"
AMOLED

720x1600

48
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

64bit Octa

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB-RAM)

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1 Advantage Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB-RAM)	vs	0 Advantage Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage It's more advantageous to have more than one phone operator in the same device	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)

52 Common items in both devices

2.2Ghz 64bit Octa-Core

6GB LPDDR4X

128GB (106GB available)

UFS 2.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

193 grams (6.76 ounces)

8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)

+45 specs and more in the table below

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Physical features	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB-RAM)	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
Model	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB-RAM)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
Other model names	Galaxy A42 5G SM-A426B/DS (128GB + 6GB RAM)	Galaxy A42 5G SM-A426B (128GB + 6GB RAM)
Country or region available	Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Philippines, Taiwan	Australia, New Zealand
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	September, 2020	September, 2020
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in)	75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in)
Weight	193 grams (6.76 ounces)	193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
System (OS)	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB-RAM)	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
Operating system	Android 10	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
Hardware	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB-RAM)	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
Chipset	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SM7225 (8nm)	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SM7225 (8nm)
CPU processor	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2.2Ghz Dual-Core Kryo 570 1.8Ghz Hexa-Core Kryo 570	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2.2Ghz Dual-Core Kryo 570 1.8Ghz Hexa-Core Kryo 570
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 619	Qualcomm Adreno 619
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Display	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB-RAM)	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.6" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	266 PPI	266 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Display features	60Hz	60Hz
Mobile networks	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB-RAM)	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
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) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum download/upload	2000/150 Mbps	2000/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
Calling	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB-RAM)	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Camera	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB-RAM)	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawidef/2.2123º 5MP macrof/2.4 5MP depthf/2.4	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawidef/2.2123º 5MP macrof/2.4 5MP depthf/2.4
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	8000x6000 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	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	0.8µm 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 on both cameras
2ª camera	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB-RAM)	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (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
Multimedia	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB-RAM)	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
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, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
Connectivity	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB-RAM)	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
Other functions	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB-RAM)	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
Active noise cancellation	Supported	Supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display)	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Other features	- Colors: Prism Dot Black, White, Gray - One UI 2.5 - Samsung Pay - WiFi direct, hotspot	- Colors: Prism Dot Black, White, Gray - One UI 2.5 - Samsung Pay - WiFi direct, hotspot
Power supply	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB-RAM)	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
Battery	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Fast battery charging	15W Fast battery charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radiation rate	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB-RAM)	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
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)	1.154W/kg (head) \| 1.334W/kg (body)