Samsung Galaxy A42 vs Nokia C20 - specs comparison

Display

Size:

6.6 inches

6.5 inches

Resolution:

1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 266 PPI

1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 270 PPI

Technology:

Super AMOLED

Screen-to-body:

84.26 %

77.22 %

Features:

60Hz refresh rate, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip:

Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SM7225

Unisoc SC9863a

Processor:

Octa-core, 2200 MHz, Kryo 570, 64-bit, 8 nm

Quad-core, 1600 MHz, 64-bit, 28 nm

GPU:

Adreno 619

PowerVR GE8322

RAM:

4GB LPDDR4

1GB

Internal storage:

128GB, available to use: 106 GB

16GB

Storage expansion:

microSDXC up to 1000 GB

microSDXC up to 256 GB

Device type:

Smartphone

OS:

Android (11, 10), Samsung One UI

Android (11)

Battery

Capacity:

5000 mAh

3000 mAh

Type:

Not user replaceable

Charging:

Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging

Max charge speed:

Wired: 15.0W

Camera

Rear:

Quad camera

Single camera

Main camera:

48 MP (PDAF)

5 MP

Specifications:

F1.8; 0.8 μm

Second camera:

8 MP (Ultra-wide)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.2

Third camera:

5 MP (Macro)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.4

Fourth camera:

5 MP (Depth information)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.4

Video recording:

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (480 fps)

Yes

Front:

20 MP (Autofocus)

5 MP (Flash)

Design

Dimensions:

6.47 x 2.99 x 0.34 inches (164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm)

6.69 x 3.07 x 0.35 inches (169.9 x 77.9 X 8.8 mm)

Weight:

6.81 oz (193.0 g)

6.74 oz (191.0 g)

Materials:

Back: Plastic; Frame: Plastic

Biometrics:

In-screen fingerprint

2D Face unlock

Keys:

Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key

Colors:

Prism Dot black, Prism Dot white, Prism Dot grey

Dark Blue, Sand

Cellular

5G:

n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, Sub-6

LTE (FDD):

Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 28(700 APT)

LTE (TDD):

Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+)

UMTS:

Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)

Data Speed:

LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s

LTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbit/s), HSPA, UMTS

Dual SIM:

Shared with microSD

SIM type:

Nano SIM

Multimedia

Headphones:

3.5mm jack

Speakers:

Earpiece, Loudspeaker

Screen mirroring:

Wireless screen share

Radio:

FM, Stereo, RDS

Additional microphone(s):

for Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth:

5.0

4.2

Wi-Fi:

802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot

802.11 b, g, n; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot

USB:

Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0

microUSB

Features:

Charging

Charging, Mass storage device

Location:

GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning

GPS, A-GPS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning

Sensors:

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass

Accelerometer

Other:

NFC

Buyers information

Price:

€ 340

€ 89

User Manual:

This is the official Samsung Galaxy A42 User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.

In The Box:

Quick Start guide, Micro-USB cable, 5V/1A charger, Case (varies by market), Headset (varies by market), Screen protector (varies by market)

Availability

Officially announced:

Sep 02, 2020

Apr 08, 2021