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Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U) vs Palm Pre (CDMA)

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

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Compare Palm Pre X Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U) 31Points
6.6"
AMOLED

720x1600

48
MP

20mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)

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-A426U)} 31 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U) vs Pre (CDMA)} 2 Advantages Palm Pre (CDMA)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)7 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)
+4GB LPDDR4X15 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB SDRAM
+128GB (103GB available)12 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)97%
Thinner
vs16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+720x1600 pixels7 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+266 PPI43%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs186 PPI
+6.6"113%
Larger screen
vs3.1"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP20 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsNot supported
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 20MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)326 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)582 times
More apps available to download and use
vs6000 apps (Palm App Catalog)
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps1612 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 3.1 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+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
vs1150 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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 [wifi3]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
193 grams (6.76 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)43%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

14 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body
16 million
LED flash
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+7 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)Palm Pre (CDMA)
ModelGalaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)Pre (CDMA)
Other model namesGalaxy A42 5G SM-A426U1 (128GB + 4GB RAM)Palm Pre 1 CDMA, Palm Castle C
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungPalm
Release date11/11/2020, Announced: 9/2/20206/6/2009
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in)59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)
Weight193 grams (6.76 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size6.6" inches3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1600 pixels (20:9)320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)266 PPI186 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)Palm Pre (CDMA)
System versionAndroid 10Palm webOS 1.0
Firmware updateAndroid 13feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0feature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)PowerVR SGX530 MP1
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-A426U)Palm Pre (CDMA)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X256MB SDRAM
Internal storage128GB (103GB available)
UFS 2.1
8GB
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps3.1 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat11 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave (2, 25, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 260, 261)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ
5MP macro f/2.4
5MP depth f/2.4
3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsQCIF (176x144)
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
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-A426U)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
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-A426U)Palm Pre (CDMA)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)Palm Pre (CDMA)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouGPS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)Palm Pre (CDMA)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP1
Battery capacity5000 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered300 hours (12.5 days)

โž• Other features

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5feature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Prism Dot Black, White, Gray
โ€ข Samsung Pay
โ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant
Microsoft Office 2007
Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)Palm Pre (CDMA)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.11W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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