Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM) vs Asus ROG Phone 3 (128GB/12GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A42 5G vs Asus ROG Phone 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.6"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1600
48
MP
MP
20mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.59"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
64
MP
MP
24mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
6000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Asus ROG Phone 3 (128GB/12GB)
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8 Advantages 
20 Advantages | 23 Common items in both devices |
| 128GB (106GB available) / 128GB (100GB available) |
| LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| EIS: Digital stabilization |
| HDR photo on both cameras |
| f/1.8 (aperture) |
| +16 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM) | Asus ROG Phone 3 (128GB/12GB) | |
| Model | Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM) | ROG Phone 3 (128GB/12GB) |
| Other model names | Galaxy A42 5G SM-A426B/DS (128GB + 8GB RAM) | Asus ROG Phone 3 ZS661KS, ZS661KSF (12GB RAM) |
| Country or region available |     Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand |  (Global, International) |
| Brand | Samsung | Asus |
| Release date | 11/11/2020, Announced: 9/2/2020 | 7/22/2020 |
| Depth | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in) | 78 x 171 millimeters (3.07 x 6.73 in) |
| Weight | 193 grams (6.76 ounces) | 240 grams (8.4 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 8GB RAM) | Asus ROG Phone 3 (128GB/12GB) | |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.6" inches | 6.59" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~79.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 266 PPI | 391 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 1 billion |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 144Hz |
| Display features | Not supported | 650nits[typ] HDR10+ |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM) | Asus ROG Phone 3 (128GB/12GB) | |
| System version | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| 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 8GB RAM) | Asus ROG Phone 3 (128GB/12GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (SM8250-AB) (7nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.09GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-646MHz) |
| 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 8GB RAM) | Asus ROG Phone 3 (128GB/12GB) | |
| RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 12GB LPDDR5 |
| Internal storage | 128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1 | 128GB (100GB available) UFS 3.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM) | Asus ROG Phone 3 (128GB/12GB) | |
| 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 |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 5000/150 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat20 VoLTE A version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) B version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78) | A version: SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79) B version: SA/NSA (41, 77, 78, 79) |
| 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, SA/NSA |
| 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 8GB RAM) | Asus ROG Phone 3 (128GB/12GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4 | (triple camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.4125°11mm 5MP macro f/2.0 |
| Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 10120x6328 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/2" inches | 1/1.72" 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 |
| Camera extras | 1080p@30fps 720p@480fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM) | Asus ROG Phone 3 (128GB/12GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 20 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 5184x3840 pixels | 5632x4224 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 | 27mm lens |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.9µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM) | Asus ROG Phone 3 (128GB/12GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM | Not supported |
| 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 | ||
| Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM) | Asus ROG Phone 3 (128GB/12GB) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter |
| TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.1 + 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/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM) | Asus ROG Phone 3 (128GB/12GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM) | Asus ROG Phone 3 (128GB/12GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | 30W Wired fast charging 10W Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 3/4 USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
| 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 8GB RAM) | Asus ROG Phone 3 (128GB/12GB) | |
| 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 glare • ROG UI (Republic Of Gamers) • Always-On display • DTS:X stereo speakers (2 amplifiers) • 24-bit/192kHz audio • AeroActive Cooler 3 |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM) | Asus ROG Phone 3 (128GB/12GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.74W/kg (head), 1.5W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 1.154W/kg (head), 1.334W/kg (body) | feature not registered |