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Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A8s X Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB) 15Points
6.6"
AMOLED

720x1600

48
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

1080x2340

24
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)

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 M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)} 15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB) vs Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)} 13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)13%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT PLS
+6.6"3%
Larger screen
vs6.4"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP70%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(triple camera) 24MP + 10MP + 5MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+1/2" inches40%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.8" inches
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 10
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps150%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps
+5000 mAh47%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3400 mAh
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
193 grams (6.76 ounces)vs+173 grams (6.06 ounces)12%
Lighter
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)16%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
720x1600 pixelsvs+1080x2340 pixels119%
Higher resolution screen
266 PPIvs+403 PPI52%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 20MPvs+(front) 24MP20%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensorvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
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.
Mono sound (not stereo)vs+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

28 Common items in both devices
128GB (103GB available) / 128GB (109GB available)
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras
4K UHD (3840x2160)
+21 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 M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)
ModelGalaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)
Other model namesGalaxy M42 5G SM-M426B/Dual-SIM (8GB RAM)Galaxy A8S (128GB+6GB RAM) SM-G8870ZKDCHC
Country or region availableIndia
India
(Global, International)Taiwan
(Global, International), Taiwan
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date5/1/2021, Announced: 4/28/202112/1/2018
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in)74.9 x 158.4 millimeters (2.95 x 6.24 in)
Weight193 grams (6.76 ounces)173 grams (6.06 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT PLS
Screen size6.6" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1600 pixels (20:9)1080x2340 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)266 PPI403 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)
System versionAndroid 11Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 10
User InterfaceOne UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0One UI

⚙️ Processor

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

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (103GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (109GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps800/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat15/13 (1, 3, 7, 8, 28)
TD-LTE (38)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)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, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

📷 Camera

Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°
5MP macro f/2.4
5MP depth f/2.4
(triple camera)
24 megapixels
10MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.9"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom
5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel0.9µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@240fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels24 megapixels
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixels5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.9µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
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 M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)
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 outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
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 M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh3400 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy36 hours (1.5 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)
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, Gray
• Samsung Pay
• Colors: Black, Gradient Black, Blue, Pink-Blue, Yellow-Pink
• Samsung Pay

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.689W/kg (head)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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