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Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A42 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 X Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U) 12Points
6.6"
AMOLED

720x1600

48
MP

20mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
08Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) Compare Samsung Galaxy A42 5G X
6.53"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5020
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)} 12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U) vs Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)} 8 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)22%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+193 grams (6.76 ounces)3%
Lighter
vs199 grams (6.97 ounces)
+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 IPS LCD
+6.6"1%
Larger screen
vs6.53"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP10%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
+(front) 20MP56%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 13MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 11
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps16 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
720x1600 pixelsvs+1080x2340 pixels119%
Higher resolution screen
266 PPIvs+395 PPI48%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
5000 mAhvs+5020 mAh1%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+18W20%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

37 Common items in both devices
4GB LPDDR4X
128GB (103GB available) / 128GB (106GB available)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
+30 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
ModelGalaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
Other model namesGalaxy A42 5G SM-A426U1 (128GB + 4GB RAM)Mi Redmi Note 9 M2003J15SG Global version (NFC)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date11/11/2020, Announced: 9/2/20205/12/2020, Announced: 4/30/2020
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)77.2 x 162.3 millimeters (3.04 x 6.39 in)
Weight193 grams (6.76 ounces)199 grams (6.97 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.6" inches6.53" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1600 pixels (20:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)266 PPI395 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supported450nits[typ]

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
System versionAndroid 10Android 10
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 11
User InterfaceOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0MIUI 11 / 12

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 324686 (v8)
Geekbench: 1910 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 200451 (v8)
Geekbench: 1292 (v5.1)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (103GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (106GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps300/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat11 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°
5MP macro f/2.4
5MP depth f/2.4
(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4"1.12µm118°
2MP macro f/2.41.75µmAF
2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.7µm
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@30fps
720p@480fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.3 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered29mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.06" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
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) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh5020 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
9W Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered33 hours (1.4 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), 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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Prism Dot Black, White, Gray
• Samsung Pay
• Colors: Forest Green, Midnight Grey, Polar White
• 22.5W charger (18W phone support)

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.11W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)0.84W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.8W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)
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