Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 1 IV vs Samsung Galaxy A42 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.5"
OLED
OLED
1644x3840
12
MP
MP
12mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.6"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1600
48
MP
MP
20mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB)
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22 Common items in both devices |
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
LED flash |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Android 13 |
5G Sub6 / 5G SA/NSA |
+15 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB) | Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) | |
Model | Xperia 1 IV (512GB) | Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) |
Other model names | Sony Xperia 1 IV XQCT62-B, XQCT54C0V, XQCT54C0B, XQCT54C0W | Galaxy A42 5G SM-A426B (128GB + 6GB RAM) |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | Australia, New Zealand |
Brand | Sony | Samsung |
Release date | 6/11/2022, Announced: 5/11/2022 | 11/11/2020, Announced: 9/2/2020 |
Depth | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 71 x 165 millimeters (2.8 x 6.5 in) | 75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in) |
Weight | 185 grams (6.48 ounces) | 193 grams (6.76 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB) | Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) | |
Display type | OLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.5" inches | 6.6" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1644x3840 pixels (21:9) | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 643 PPI | 266 PPI |
Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass Victus | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | HDR8 BT.2020 | Not supported |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB) | Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) | |
System version | Android 12 | Android 10 |
Firmware update | Android 13 | Android 13 |
User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB) | Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (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 730 (818MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 838832 (v9) Geekbench: 3403 (v5.1) GFXBench: 74fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 324686 (v8) Geekbench: 1910 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB) | Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) | |
RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR5 | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 512GB (455GB available) UFS 3.1 | 128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB) | Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 5000/1024 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 VoLTE America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) Asia version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) | LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | America version: SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 260, 261) Europe version: SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78) Asia version: SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79) | 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, Sub6 | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat20 VoLTE America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) Asia version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | Not supported |
๐ท Camera | ||
Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB) | Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.385mmf/2.8125mm1/3.5"PDAFOIS5.2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2124ยฐ16mm1/2.5"PDAF 0.3MP depth TOF3D | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 24mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" inches | 1/2" inches |
Pixel size | 1.8ยตm pixel | 0.8ยตm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Digital and optical 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 | 1080p@240fps Zeiss optics Exmor RS | 1080p@30fps 720p@480fps |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB) | Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 5184x3840 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 24mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.9" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB) | Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos Dynamic vibration system | 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 |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB) | Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) | |
USB | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.2 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB) | Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB) | Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 1.0 | 15W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) Reverse wireless charging | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB) | 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 | โข Colors: Black, White, Violet โข PS5 Remote Play | โข Colors: Prism Dot Black, White, Gray โข Samsung Pay |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB) | 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) |