Samsung Galaxy A42 vs Nokia G10 - specs comparison

Display

Size:

6.6 inches

6.5 inches

Resolution:

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

20:9 ratio

Technology:

Super AMOLED

Screen-to-body:

84.26 %

Features:

60Hz refresh rate, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip:

Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SM7225

Mediatek G25 MT6762G

Processor:

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

Octa-core, 2000 MHz, Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 12 nm

GPU:

Adreno 619

PowerVR GE8320

RAM:

4GB LPDDR4

3GB LPDDR4

Internal storage:

128GB, available to use: 106 GB

32GB

Storage expansion:

microSDXC up to 1000 GB

microSDXC up to 512 GB

Device type:

Smartphone

OS:

Android (11, 10), Samsung One UI

Android (11)

Battery

Capacity:

5000 mAh

5050 mAh

Type:

Not user replaceable

Li - Ion, Not user replaceable

Charging:

Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging

Max charge speed:

Wired: 15.0W

Wired: 10.0W

Camera

Rear:

Quad camera

Triple camera

Main camera:

48 MP (PDAF)

13 MP (Autofocus)

Specifications:

F1.8; 0.8 μm

Second camera:

8 MP (Ultra-wide)

2 MP (Macro)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.2

Third camera:

5 MP (Macro)

2 MP (Depth information)

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)

8 MP

Design

Dimensions:

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

6.49 x 2.99 x 0.36 inches (164.9 x 76.0 x 9.2 mm)

Folded:

(164.9 x 76.0 x 9.2 mm )

Weight:

6.81 oz (193.0 g)

6.84 oz (194.0 g)

Biometrics:

In-screen fingerprint

Keys:

Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key

Colors:

Prism Dot black, Prism Dot white, Prism Dot grey

Night, Dusk

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)

Dual SIM:

Shared with microSD

Yes

SIM type:

Nano SIM

Multimedia

Headphones:

3.5mm jack

Speakers:

Earpiece, Loudspeaker

Screen mirroring:

Wireless screen share

Additional microphone(s):

for Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth:

5.0

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

Features:

Charging

Location:

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

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

Sensors:

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass

Accelerometer

Other:

NFC

Buyers information

Price:

€ 340

€ 139

User Manual:

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

In The Box:

USB Type-C cable, 10W Charger, “Quick Start” guide, SIM pin, Screen protector, Headset (select markets), Protective case (select markets)

Availability

Officially announced:

Sep 02, 2020

Apr 08, 2021

Scheduled release:

(Official) Apr 01, 2021