Samsung Galaxy A42 vs OnePlus Nord N100 vs Samsung Galaxy A71 - specs comparison

Display

Size:

6.6 inches

6.5 inches

6.7 inches

Resolution:

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

1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 269 PPI

2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 393 PPI

Technology:

Super AMOLED

IPS LCD

Super AMOLED Plus

Screen-to-body:

84.26 %

82.81 %

87.24 %

Features:

60Hz refresh rate, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

90Hz refresh rate, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

60Hz refresh rate, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip:

Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SM7225

Qualcomm Snapdragon 460

Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 SM7150-AA

Processor:

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

Octa-core, 1800 MHz, Kryo 240, 64-bit, 11 nm

Octa-core, 2200 MHz, Kryo 470, 64-bit, 8 nm

GPU:

Adreno 619

Adreno 610

Adreno 618

RAM:

4GB LPDDR4

6GB LPDDR4

Internal storage:

128GB, available to use: 106 GB

64GB (UFS 2.1)

128GB, available to use: 106.1 GB

Storage expansion:

microSDXC up to 1000 GB

microSDXC up to 256 GB

microSDXC up to 512 GB

Device type:

Smartphone

OS:

Android (11, 10), Samsung One UI

Android (10)

Android (11, 10), Samsung One UI

Battery

Capacity:

5000 mAh

4500 mAh

Type:

Not user replaceable

Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable

Battery life test results:

link

Charging:

Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging

Fast charging

Max charge speed:

Wired: 15.0W

Wired: 18.0W

Camera

Rear:

Quad camera

Triple camera

Quad camera

Main camera:

48 MP (PDAF)

13 MP (PDAF)

64 MP (PDAF)

Specifications:

F1.8; 0.8 μm

F2.2

F1.8; 26 mm; 1/1.7"; 0.8 μm

Second camera:

8 MP (Ultra-wide)

2 MP (Macro)

12 MP (Ultra-wide)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.2

Aperture size: F2.4

Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 12 mm

Third camera:

5 MP (Macro)

2 MP (Depth information)

5 MP (Macro)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.4

Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 25 mm

Fourth camera:

5 MP (Depth information)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.4

Aperture size: F2.2; Sensor size: 1/5"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm

Video recording:

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

1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (30 fps)

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)

Features:

EIS

Front:

20 MP (Autofocus)

8 MP (HDR)

32 MP (HDR)

Video capture:

1920x1080 (Full HD)

Design

Dimensions:

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

6.49 x 2.96 x 0.33 inches (164.9 x 75.1 x 8.49 mm)

6.44 x 2.99 x 0.30 inches (163.6 x 76 x 7.7 mm)

Weight:

6.81 oz (193.0 g)

6.63 oz (188.0 g)

6.31 oz (179.0 g)

Materials:

Back: Plastic; Frame: Plastic

Biometrics:

In-screen fingerprint

2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)

2D Face unlock, In-screen fingerprint

Keys:

Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key

Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key

Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key

Colors:

Prism Dot black, Prism Dot white, Prism Dot grey

Midnight frost

Prism Crush black, Prism Crush white, Prism Crush pink, Prism Crush blue

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)

Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)

Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 28(700 APT), 66(AWS-3)

LTE (TDD):

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

Bands 38(2600), 41(2600+)

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

UMTS:

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

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

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-A Cat 13/5 (400/75 Mbit/s), LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s

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

Dual SIM:

Shared with microSD

Yes

SIM type:

Nano SIM

HD Voice:

Yes

Multimedia

Headphones:

3.5mm jack

Speakers:

Earpiece, Loudspeaker

Earpiece, Multiple speakers

Earpiece, Loudspeaker

Screen mirroring:

Wireless screen share

Radio:

FM

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

USB:

Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0

Type-C (reversible)

Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0

Features:

Charging

Charging, OTG

Location:

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

Sensors:

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers)

Other:

NFC

NFC, ANT+

Hearing aid compatible:

M3, T3

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval:

Date approved:

Dec 02, 2020

FCC ID value:

2ABZ2-EF164 link

Measured SAR:

Head:

0.45 W/kg

Body:

0.64 W/kg

Simultaneous Transmission:

1.38 W/kg

Wireless Router:

1.04 W/kg

Buyers information

Price:

€ 340

$ 179 / € 200

User Manual:

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

This is the official Samsung Galaxy A71 User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.

In The Box:

Charger Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, Quick Start Guide, Safety Information, SIM Tray Ejector

Availability

Officially announced:

Sep 02, 2020

Oct 26, 2020

Dec 12, 2019