Samsung Galaxy A71 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A42
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Display
Size
Resolution
Technology
Super AMOLED Plus
Super AMOLED
Screen-to-body
88.38 %
Features
Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip
Samsung Exynos 980
Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 SM6350
Processor
GPU
Mali-G76 MP5
Adreno 619L
RAM
Internal storage
128GB (UFS 2.1), available to use: 104.3 GB
64GB
Storage expansion
microSDXC up to 1000 GB
microSDXC
Device type
Smartphone
Smartphone
OS
Android (10), Samsung One UI
Android (10), Samsung One UI
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
5000 mAh
Type
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Not user replaceable
Charging
Fast charging
Fast charging
Max charge speed
Wired: 25.0W
Camera
Rear
Quad camera
Quad camera
Main camera
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.7"; Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Second camera
12 MP (Ultra-wide)
8 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 12 mm
Third camera
5 MP (Macro)
5 MP (Macro)
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 25 mm; Sensor size: 1/5"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Fourth camera
5 MP (Depth information)
5 MP (Depth information)
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.2
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD)
Features
Hyperlapse, EIS
Front
32 MP (HDR)
20 MP (Autofocus)
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6.3 oz (179 g)
Materials
Back: Plastic; Frame: Aluminum
Biometrics
2D Face unlock, In-screen fingerprint
Fingerprint (touch)
Keys
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors
Prism Cube black, Prism Cube sliver, Prism Cube blue
Black, White, Grey
Cellular
5G
n41, n78, SA, NSA
SA, NSA
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 12(700 a), 14(700 PS), 20(800 DD), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3)
LTE (TDD)
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
UMTS
850, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data Speed
SIM type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
HD Voice
Yes
Multimedia
Headphones
3.5mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features
Dolby Atmos
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Radio
FM
Additional microphone(s)
for Noise cancellation
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth
5.0
5.0
Wi-Fi
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Features
Charging, OTG
Charging
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers)
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other
NFC, ANT+
NFC
Hearing aid compatible
M4, T3
Regulatory Approval
Measured SAR
Head
0.69 W/kg
Body
1.11 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission
1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router
1.16 W/kg
Phablet
3.93 W/kg
Buyers information
Price
$ 600
€ 369
Availability
Officially announced
Apr 08, 2020
Sep 02, 2020
Scheduled release
November 2020
