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Samsung Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB) vs Apple iPhone 5S (32GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy F42 vs Apple iPhone 5S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 5S X Samsung Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB) 24Points
6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

64
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Apple iPhone 5S (32GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy F42 X
4"
IPS

640x1136

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1560
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/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 F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB)} 24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB) vs iPhone 5S (32GB)} 6 Advantages Apple iPhone 5S (32GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)149%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core (28nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+128GB (103GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (28GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+90Hz50%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1080x2408 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs640x1136 pixels
+400 PPI23%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs326 PPI
+6.6"65%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 5MP + 2MP8 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+f/1.8 (aperture)22%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP6 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+1152p (2048x1152)14%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps19 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1560 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+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 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+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.
vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
203 grams (7.11 ounces)vs+112 grams (3.92 ounces)81%
Lighter
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)18%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT PLSvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

23 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
BSI sensor
HDR photo on both cameras
Capacitive
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB)iPhone 5S (32GB)
ModelGalaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB)iPhone 5S (32GB)
Other model namesGalaxy F42 5G SM-E426B/Dual-SIM (6GB RAM)Apple iPhone 5S A1453, A1457, A1530, A1533
Country or region availableIndia
India
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungApple
Release date10/3/2021, Announced: 9/29/20219/20/2013, Announced: 9/10/2013
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)76.4 x 167.2 millimeters (3.01 x 6.58 in)58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)
Weight203 grams (7.11 ounces)112 grams (3.92 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB)iPhone 5S (32GB)
Display typeTFT PLSTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size6.6" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2408 pixels (20:9)640x1136 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)400 PPI326 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh rate90Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB)iPhone 5S (32GB)
System versionAndroid 11iOS 7.0
Firmware updatefeature not registerediOS 12
User InterfaceOne UI Core 3.1feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB)iPhone 5S (32GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 700 (MT6833V) (7nm)64bit: Apple A7 (APL0698) (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G57 MC2 (950MHz)PowerVR G6430 (4-core, 400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBasemark X: 14341

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB)iPhone 5S (32GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (103GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (28GB available)
eMMC
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB)iPhone 5S (32GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps100/50 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100A1453/A1533 GSM model:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A1453/A1533 CDMA model:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
A1457/A1530 model:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat3
A1453 model:
LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,18,19,20,25,26)
A1533 model:
LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,19,20,25)
A1457 model:
LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)
A1530 model:
LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2600 (Bands 38,39,40)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 78, 79)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB)iPhone 5S (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
64 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.2115°1/5"1.12µm
2MP depth f/2.4
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)1152p (2048x1152) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered29mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.5µm 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 sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@30fpsfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB)iPhone 5S (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB)iPhone 5S (32GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMPEG4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB)iPhone 5S (32GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Proprietary TV-out
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 [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB)iPhone 5S (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB)iPhone 5S (32GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh1560 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered10 hours
Standbyfeature not registered250 hours (10.4 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB)iPhone 5S (32GB)
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: Matte Black, Matte Aqua• Colors: Black, White, Gold
• Touch ID
• Oleophobic coating
• Simultaneous HD video and image recording
• FaceTime
• Siri natural language
• AirDrop file sharing
• iCloud cloud service
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB)iPhone 5S (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.47W/kg (head)1.12W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.94W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)1W/kg (head), 0.8W/kg (body)
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