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Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8s vs Samsung Galaxy M42 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy M42 X Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS) 13Points
6.4"
PLS

1080x2340

24
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

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14Points Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A8s X
6.6"
AMOLED

720x1600

48
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)

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 A8s (SM-G887F/DS)} 13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS) vs Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)} 14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
+173 grams (6.06 ounces)12%
Lighter
vs193 grams (6.76 ounces)
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)16%
Thinner
vs8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+1080x2340 pixels119%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1600 pixels
+403 PPI52%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs266 PPI
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 24MP20%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 20MP
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+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.
vs15W
+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound (not stereo)
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)13%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT PLSvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
6.4"vs+6.6"3%
Larger screen
(triple camera) 24MP + 10MP + 5MPvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP70%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2.8" inchesvs+1/2" inches40%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 10vs+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps150%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3400 mAhvs+5000 mAh47%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

29 Common items in both devices
6GB LPDDR4X
128GB (109GB available) / 128GB (103GB available)
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras
+22 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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📱 Model features

Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
ModelGalaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Other model namesGalaxy A8S (128GB+6GB RAM) SM-G8870ZKDCHCGalaxy M42 5G SM-M426B/Dual-SIM (6GB RAM)
Country or region available(Global, International)Taiwan
(Global, International), Taiwan
India
India
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date12/1/20185/1/2021, Announced: 4/28/2021
Depth7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)74.9 x 158.4 millimeters (2.95 x 6.24 in)75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in)
Weight173 grams (6.06 ounces)193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Display typeTFT PLSSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.4" inches6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI266 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 11
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 13
User InterfaceOne UIOne UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 616 500MhzQualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (109GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (103GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload800/150 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandDual-Band 900/1800Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat15/13 (1, 3, 7, 8, 28)
TD-LTE (38)
LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

📷 Camera

Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
24 megapixels
10MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.9"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom
5MP depth f/2.2
(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°
5MP macro f/2.4
5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution5632x4224 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size0.9µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical 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@240fpsfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)24 megapixels20 megapixels
Front camera resolution5632x4224 pixels5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.9µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
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 A8s (SM-G887F/DS)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 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 supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3400 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered36 hours (1.5 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
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: Black, Gradient Black, Blue, Pink-Blue, Yellow-Pink
• Samsung Pay
• Colors: Prism Dot Black, Gray
• Samsung Pay

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.689W/kg (head)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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