Google Pixel 4a vs Samsung Galaxy A42
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Display
Size
Resolution
Technology
OLED
Super AMOLED
Screen-to-body
82.53 %
Features
HDR video support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 SM7150-AA
Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 SM6350
Processor
GPU
Adreno 618
Adreno 619L
RAM
Internal storage
128GB, not expandable
64GB
Storage expansion
microSDXC
Device type
Smartphone
Smartphone
OS
Android (11, 10)
Android (10), Samsung One UI
Battery
Capacity
3140 mAh
5000 mAh
Type
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Not user replaceable
Charging
USB Power Delivery
Fast charging
Max charge speed
Wired: 18.0W
Camera
Rear
Single camera
Quad camera
Main camera
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.7; Focal length: 27 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Second camera
8 MP (Ultra-wide)
Third camera
5 MP (Macro)
Fourth camera
5 MP (Depth information)
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD)
Features
EIS
Front
8 MP
20 MP (Autofocus)
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6.3 oz (179 g)
Materials
Back: Plastic; Frame: Plastic
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Keys
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors
Just black
Black, White, Grey
Cellular
5G
SA, NSA
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
LTE (TDD)
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
UMTS
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data Speed
Dual SIM
Yes
SIM type
Nano SIM, eSIM
Nano SIM
Multimedia
Headphones
3.5mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features
aptX, aptX-HD
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s)
for Noise cancellation
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth
5.1
5.0
Wi-Fi
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Features
Charging
Charging
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other
NFC
NFC
Hearing aid compatible
M3, T4
Regulatory Approval
Measured SAR
Head
1.18 W/kg
Body
1.19 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission
1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router
1.00 W/kg
Buyers information
Price
$ 349
€ 369
In The Box
18W USB-C power adapter, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), Quick Start Guide, Quick Switch Adapter, SIM tool
Availability
Officially announced
Aug 03, 2020
Sep 02, 2020
Scheduled release
November 2020
