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Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U) vs Xiaomi Mi 4 (3G 64GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A42 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Mi 4 X Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U) 19Points
6.6"
AMOLED

720x1600

48
MP

20mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3080
mAh

(Non 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)} 19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U) vs Mi 4 (3G 64GB)} 6 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 4 (3G 64GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)32%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+128GB (103GB available)72%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (60GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)3%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
+6.6"32%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+1/2" inches50%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3" inches
+(front) 20MP149%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps118 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh62%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3080 mAh
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+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+149 grams (5.22 ounces)30%
Lighter
720x1600 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels80%
Higher resolution screen
266 PPIvs+441 PPI66%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

26 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
f/1.8 (aperture)
4K UHD (3840x2160)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+19 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)Xiaomi Mi 4 (3G 64GB)
ModelGalaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)Xiaomi Mi 4 (3G 64GB)
Other model namesGalaxy A42 5G SM-A426U1 (128GB + 4GB RAM)Xiaomi Mi4 3G WCDMA, Xiaomi Mi4 3G 2014215, Xiaomi Leo
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date11/11/2020, Announced: 9/2/20208/1/2014
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in)68.5 x 139.2 millimeters (2.7 x 5.48 in)
Weight193 grams (6.76 ounces)149 grams (5.22 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)Xiaomi Mi 4 (3G 64GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size6.6" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1600 pixels (20:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)266 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)Xiaomi Mi 4 (3G 64GB)
System versionAndroid 10Android 4.4.3 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User InterfaceOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0feature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)Xiaomi Mi 4 (3G 64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
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)Xiaomi Mi 4 (3G 64GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (103GB available)
UFS 2.1
64GB (60GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)Xiaomi Mi 4 (3G 64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
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, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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)Xiaomi Mi 4 (3G 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ
5MP macro f/2.4
5MP depth f/2.4
13 megapixels
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size0.8ยตm pixel1.12ยตm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras1080p@30fps
720p@480fps
feature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)Xiaomi Mi 4 (3G 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
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)Xiaomi Mi 4 (3G 64GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)Xiaomi Mi 4 (3G 64GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)Xiaomi Mi 4 (3G 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)Xiaomi Mi 4 (3G 64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh3080 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registered280 hours (11.7 days)

โž• Other features

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)Xiaomi Mi 4 (3G 64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Prism Dot Black, White, Gray
โ€ข Samsung Pay
โ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3
โ€ข MI UI 5.0
โ€ข WiFi display
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)Xiaomi Mi 4 (3G 64GB)
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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