Samsung Galaxy Quantum 2 vs Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Quantum 2 vs Samsung Galaxy A42 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/19/2023 5:04 PM, updated: 1/19/2023 5:11 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A42 5G X Samsung Galaxy Quantum 2 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1440x3200

64
MP

10mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) Compare Samsung Galaxy Quantum 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
AMOLED

720x1600

48
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Quantum 2

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!

13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Quantum 2	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
+2.96GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)27% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+176 grams (6.16 ounces)10% Lighter	vs	193 grams (6.76 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)6% Thinner	vs	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1440x3200 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1600 pixels
+524 PPI97% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	266 PPI
+6.7"2% Larger screen	vs	6.6"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP23% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+1/1.72" inches16% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2" inches
+25W67% 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.	vs	15W
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
(front) 10MP	vs	+(front) 20MP98% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4500 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

32 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4X

128GB (102GB available) / 128GB (106GB available)

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

Dynamic AMOLED / Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

+25 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Quantum 2	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Quantum 2	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
Other model names	Galaxy Quantum 2 5G (SM-A826S), 갤럭시 퀀텀2 (SKT)	Galaxy A42 5G SM-A426B (128GB + 6GB RAM)
Country or region available	South Korea	Australia, New Zealand
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	4/23/2021, Announced: 4/13/2021	11/11/2020, Announced: 9/2/2020
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.8 x 161.9 millimeters (2.91 x 6.37 in)	75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in)
Weight	176 grams (6.16 ounces)	193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Quantum 2	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~90.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3200 pixels (20:9)	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	524 PPI	266 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	1200nits[peak] Always-On Display	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Quantum 2	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
System version	Android 11	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 13
User Interface	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Quantum 2	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ (SM8150-AC) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.96GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (672MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 324686 (v8) Geekbench: 1910 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Quantum 2	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (102GB available) UFS 3.0	128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Quantum 2	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (78)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Quantum 2	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.72" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical 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/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion)	1080p@30fps 720p@480fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Quantum 2	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
Front camera (secondary)	10 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3872x2592 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (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
	Galaxy Quantum 2	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Quantum 2	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 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
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Quantum 2	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Quantum 2	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Quantum 2	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Black, White, Violet	• Colors: Prism Dot Black, White, Gray • Samsung Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Quantum 2	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.154W/kg (head), 1.334W/kg (body)