📱 Model features |
| Samsung Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A) |
| Model | Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A) |
| Other model names | Galaxy F42 5G SM-E426B/Dual-SIM (8GB RAM) | AT&T Galaxy J2 Shine SM-J260AZDDATT, Galaxy J2 2018 |
| Country or region available | 
India | 
USA |
| Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
| Release date | 10/3/2021, Announced: 9/29/2021 | 9/1/2018 |
| Depth | 9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 76.4 x 167.2 millimeters (3.01 x 6.58 in) | 72.1 x 143.4 millimeters (2.84 x 5.65 in) |
| Weight | 203 grams (7.11 ounces) | 154 grams (5.39 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System |
| Samsung Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A) |
| System version | Android 11 | Android 8.1 Oreo |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| User Interface | One UI Core 3.1 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor |
| Samsung Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A) |
| Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 700 (MT6833V) (7nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7570 (14nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (950MHz) | ARM Mali-T720 MP1 (830MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage |
| Samsung Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A) |
| RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 2GB LPDDR3 |
| Internal storage | 128GB (103GB available)
eMMC 5.1 | 16GB (9GB available)
eMMC 5.0 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot) |
📲 Display |
| Samsung Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A) |
| Display type | TFT PLS | TFT PLS |
| Screen size | 6.6" inches | 5" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2408 pixels (20:9) | 540x960 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 400 PPI | 220 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | feature not registered |
| Display features | Not supported | feature not registered |
📶 Mobile networks |
| Samsung Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A) |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot) | Not supported |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 150/50 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse 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 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE | LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14) |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 78, 79) | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | Not supported |
📷 Camera |
| Samsung Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A) |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera)
64 megapixels
5MP ultrawidef/2.2115°1/5"1.12µm
2MP depthf/2.4 | 8 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 10120x6328 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 1152p (2048x1152) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo only main camera |
| Camera extras | 1080p@30fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera |
| Samsung Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A) |
| Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 2560x1920 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia |
| Samsung Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A) |
| Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
| Radio | FM | FM |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity |
| Samsung Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A) |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.2 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors |
| Samsung Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer
Ambient Light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor | Accelerometer
Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery |
| Samsung Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A) |
| Battery type | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 2600 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | 7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 16 hours |
| Standby | feature not registered | 325 hours (13.5 days) |
➕ Other features |
| Samsung Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A) |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
| 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: Matte Black, Matte Aqua | - Colors: Gold |
☢️ Radiation rate |
| Samsung Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A) |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.47W/kg (head) | 0.99W/kg (head), 1.55W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.94W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body) | feature not registered |