ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Side by side comparison between ZTE Axon 7 vs Samsung Galaxy F42 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2560
20
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3250
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.6"
PLS
PLS
1080x2408
64
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)
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21 Common items in both devices |
6GB LPDDR4 / 6GB LPDDR4X |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo on both cameras |
f/1.8 (aperture) |
(front) 8MP |
+14 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) | Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
Model | Axon 7 (128GB) | Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB) |
Other model names | ZTE Axon 7 Premium Dual-Sim A2017, A7G343 | Galaxy F42 5G SM-E426B/Dual-SIM (6GB RAM) |
Country or region available | China, USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan | India |
Brand | ZTE | Samsung |
Release date | 5/1/2016 | 10/3/2021, Announced: 9/29/2021 |
Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75 x 151.7 millimeters (2.95 x 5.97 in) | 76.4 x 167.2 millimeters (3.01 x 6.58 in) |
Weight | 175 grams (6.13 ounces) | 203 grams (7.11 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) | Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
Display type | AMOLED | TFT PLS |
Screen size | 5.5" inches | 6.6" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~73.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x2560 pixels | 1080x2408 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 534 PPI | 400 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 4 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 90Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
๐ค Operating System | ||
ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) | Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
System version | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 11 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | One UI Core 3.1 |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) | Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 700 (MT6833V) (7nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 530 | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (950MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) | Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4 | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 128GB (114GB available) | 128GB (103GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) | Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 Mbps | 2000/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 | LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 78, 79) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
๐ท Camera | ||
ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) | Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 20 megapixels | (triple camera) 64 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2115ยฐ1/5"1.12ยตm 2MP depth f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 5952x3348 pixels | 10120x6328 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 1152p (2048x1152) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (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 |
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 | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@30fps |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) | Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.0 (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 |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) | Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | 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.264, H.263 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) | Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 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, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) | Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) | Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3250 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 15W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 16 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | 360 hours (15 days) | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) | Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
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: Gold โข Aluminum body โข MiFavor UI 4.0 โข 2.5D glass screen โข Quick Charge 3.0 โข Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min โข Slow motion 720p@240fps โข Dolby Atmos audio โข Miracast | โข Colors: Matte Black, Matte Aqua |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) | Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.47W/kg (head) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.94W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body) |