Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700F/DS)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A42 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.6"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1600
48
MP
MP
20mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2636
12.2
MP
MP
10mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700F/DS)
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28 Common items in both devices |
Super AMOLED / Dynamic AMOLED |
60Hz |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo on both cameras |
+21 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U) | Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700F/DS) | |
Model | Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U) | Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700F/DS) |
Other model names | Galaxy A42 5G SM-A426U1 (128GB + 4GB RAM) | Galaxy Z Flip SM-F700F/Dual-Sim (4G LTE) |
Country or region available | USA | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Release date | 11/11/2020, Announced: 9/2/2020 | 2/14/2020, Announced: 2/11/2020 |
Depth | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in) | 73.6 x 167.3 millimeters (2.9 x 6.59 in) |
Weight | 193 grams (6.76 ounces) | 183 grams (6.41 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-A426U) | Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700F/DS) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.6" inches | 6.7" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2636 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 266 PPI | 425 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | Not supported | HDR10+ Extra display: Super AMOLED 1.1" (112x300) |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U) | Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700F/DS) | |
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 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U) | Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700F/DS) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ (SM8150-AC) (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 2.96GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 640 (672MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 324686 (v8) Geekbench: 1910 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 453934 (v8) Geekbench: 2589 (v5.1) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U) | Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700F/DS) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 128GB (103GB available) UFS 2.1 | 256GB (223GB available) UFS 3.0 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U) | Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700F/DS) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM |
Maximum Download / Upload | 5000/1024 Mbps | 1024/316 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 | TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat11 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave (2, 25, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 260, 261) | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U) | Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700F/DS) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4 | (dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm |
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 | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.4µm 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 | Only digital 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 on both cameras |
Camera extras | 1080p@30fps 720p@480fps | 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U) | Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700F/DS) | |
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/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.22µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U) | Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700F/DS) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Mono sound (not stereo) 32-bit/384kHz 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-A426U) | Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700F/DS) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
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 [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not 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-A426U) | Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700F/DS) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U) | Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700F/DS) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 3300 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | 15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Qi wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U) | Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700F/DS) | |
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, Purple, Gold • Gorilla Glass 6 back panel • Samsung Pay |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U) | Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700F/DS) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.11W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body) | 0.46W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.369W/kg (head), 1.546W/kg (body) |