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Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988B/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A42 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A42 5G X Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988B/DS) 28Points
6.9"
AMOLED

1440x3200

108
MP

40mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

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04Points Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM) Compare Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G X
6.6"
AMOLED

720x1600

48
MP

20mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988B/DS)

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 S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988B/DS)} 28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988B/DS) vs Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)} 4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
+2.73GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)16%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+12GB LPDDR52 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1440x3200 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1600 pixels
+509 PPI91%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs266 PPI
+6.9"5%
Larger screen
vs6.6"
+(quad camera) 108MP + 48MP + 12MP + 0.3MP155%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+1/1.33" inches50%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2" inches
+(front) 40MP101%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 20MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs4K UHD (3840x2160)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+(5G SA/NSA) 5000 Mbps150%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+45W2 times
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
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
+Gorilla Glass 6Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
222 grams (7.77 ounces)vs+193 grams (6.76 ounces)15%
Lighter
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)2%
Thinner
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

25 Common items in both devices
128GB (104GB available) / 128GB (106GB available)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Dynamic AMOLED / Super AMOLED
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988B/DS)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
ModelGalaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988B/DS)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
Other model namesGalaxy S20 Ultra 5G SM-G988B/Dual-Sim (Snapdragon, 12GB RAM)Galaxy A42 5G SM-A426B/DS (128GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date3/6/2020, Announced: 2/11/202011/11/2020, Announced: 9/2/2020
Depth8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)76 x 166.9 millimeters (2.99 x 6.57 in)75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in)
Weight222 grams (7.77 ounces)193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988B/DS)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.9" inches6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~90.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3200 pixels (20:9)720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)509 PPI266 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Not supported
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR10+
Always-On Display
120Hz@FHD
60Hz@QHD
Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988B/DS)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
System versionAndroid 10Android 10
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 13
User InterfaceOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988B/DS)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 990 (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.73GHz Mongoose M5 (Dual-core)
2x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G77 MP11 (800MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 415976 (v7), 514485 (v8)
Geekbench: 12191 (v4.4), 2697 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 21fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 324686 (v8)
Geekbench: 1910 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988B/DS)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR54GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (104GB available)
UFS 3.0
128GB (106GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988B/DS)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
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
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 77, 78)SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78)
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, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat11 (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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE

📷 Camera

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988B/DS)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
108 megapixels
48MP periscope telephoto f/3.5103mm1/2.0"0.8µmPDAFOIS4x-optical-zoom10x-hybrid-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.4µmSuper-Steady-video
0.3MP TOF 3D f/1.0
(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°
5MP macro f/2.4
5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution12000x9000 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.33" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@60fps
1080p@240fps
720p@960fps
1080p@30fps
720p@480fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988B/DS)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
Front camera (secondary)40 megapixels20 megapixels
Front camera resolution7296x5472 pixels5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size0.7µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988B/DS)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Mono 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 S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988B/DS)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988B/DS)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988B/DS)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts45W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
9W Reverse wireless charging
Not supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988B/DS)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
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: Cosmic Black, Cosmic Grey, Cloud White
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• Bixby
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
• Colors: Prism Dot Black, White, Gray
• Samsung Pay

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988B/DS)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.74W/kg (head), 1.12W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.66W/kg (head), 1.557W/kg (body)1.154W/kg (head), 1.334W/kg (body)
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