Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916U1)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A42 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 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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7.6"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1768x2208
12.2
MP
MP
10mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916U1)
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22 Common items in both devices |
Super AMOLED / Flexible Super AMOLED |
16 million |
LED flash |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
f/1.8 (aperture) |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
+15 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) | Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916U1) | |
Model | Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM) | Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916U1) |
Other model names | Galaxy A42 5G SM-A426B/DS (128GB + 8GB RAM) | Galaxy Fold2 5G SM-F916U (Unlocked) |
Country or region available | Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand | USA |
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Release date | 11/11/2020, Announced: 9/2/2020 | 9/18/2020, Announced: 8/5/2020 |
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) | 128.2 x 159.2 millimeters (5.05 x 6.27 in) |
Weight | 193 grams (6.76 ounces) | 282 grams (9.87 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM) | Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916U1) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | Flexible Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.6" inches | 7.6" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~89.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) | 1768x2208 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 266 PPI | 372 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
Display features | Not supported | HDR10+ Extra display: Super AMOLED 6.23" (816x2260) Gorilla Glass Victus |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM) | Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916U1) | |
System version | Android 10 | Android 10 |
Firmware update | Android 13 | Android 13 |
User Interface | One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 | One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM) | Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916U1) | |
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) | AnTuTu: 564907 (v8) Geekbench: 12607 (v4.4), 2715 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM) | Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916U1) | |
RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 12GB LPDDR5 |
Internal storage | 128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1 | 256GB (220GB 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) | Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916U1) | |
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) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM |
Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 5000/1024 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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO 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 Cat20 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78) | SA/NSA/Sub6 (41, 71) mmWave (260, 261) |
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
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 | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM) | Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916U1) | |
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) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°12mm1.12µm |
Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 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 | 1/1.76" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.8µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | 1080p@30fps 720p@480fps | Cover camera: 10MP (f/2.2) 4K@30/60fps 1080p@60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion) |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM) | Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916U1) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 20 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 5184x3840 pixels | 3872x2592 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.22µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM) | Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916U1) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG |
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) | Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916U1) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
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/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM) | Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916U1) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband) |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM) | Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916U1) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | 25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | 11W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 31 hours (1.3 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM) | Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916U1) | |
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: Mystic Bronze, Mystic Black • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC) |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM) | Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916U1) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.35W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 1.154W/kg (head), 1.334W/kg (body) | feature not registered |