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Xiaomi Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 14C 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 Xiaomi Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB) 12Points
6.88"
IPS

720x1640

13
MP

5mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5160
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
16Points Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 14C X
6.6"
AMOLED

720x1600

48
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)

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Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB)} 12 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB) vs Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)} 16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)5%
Thinner
vs8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Plastic body, glass front, plastic or leather backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+720x1640 pixels2%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1600 pixels
+6.88"4%
Larger screen
vs6.6"
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 13
+5160 mAh3%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs5000 mAh
+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.
vs15W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)vs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)22%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4Xvs+8GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
204 grams (7.14 ounces)vs+193 grams (6.76 ounces)6%
Lighter
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 PPIvs+266 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 13MP + 0.08MPvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 20MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensorvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

27 Common items in both devices
128GB (101GB available) / 128GB (106GB available)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+20 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
ModelRedmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
Other model namesRedmi 14C 4G China 2411DRN47CGalaxy A42 5G SM-A426B/DS (128GB + 8GB RAM)
Country or region availableChina
China
Hong KongMalaysiaSingaporeThailand
Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand
BrandXiaomiSamsung
Release date1/29/2025, Announced: 12/30/202411/11/2020, Announced: 9/2/2020
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)77.8 x 171.88 millimeters (3.06 x 6.77 in)75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in)
Weight204 grams (7.14 ounces)193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front, plastic or leather backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.88" inches6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1640 pixels720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)260 PPI266 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features450nits[typ], 600nits[peak]
Always-On Display
Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz
Not supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
System versionAndroid 14Android 10
Firmware updateAndroid 15Android 13
User InterfaceHyperOSOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0

โš™๏ธ Processor

Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G52 MC2 (950MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 246255 (v10)AnTuTu: 324686 (v8)
Geekbench: 1910 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (101GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (106GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated 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)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/150 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (34, 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 networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
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
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
13 megapixels
0.08MP depth f/3.0
(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ
5MP macro f/2.4
5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8ยตm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
720p@480fps

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels20 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
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

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.4 + 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
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5160 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 1.0
15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy42 hours (1.8 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB 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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Green, Silverโ€ข Colors: Prism Dot Black, White, Gray
โ€ข Samsung Pay

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.154W/kg (head), 1.334W/kg (body)
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