Samsung Galaxy A42 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S9+ comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G	Samsung Galaxy S9+
key specs
Display	6.60-inch	6.20-inch
Processor	1.7GHz octa-core	Samsung Exynos 9810
Front Camera	20-megapixel	8-megapixel
Rear Camera	48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 5-megapixel	12-megapixel
RAM	4GB	6GB
Storage	128GB	64GB
Battery Capacity	5000mAh	3500mAh
OS	Android 10	Android 8.0
Resolution	-	1440x2960 pixels
general
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Model	Galaxy A42 5G	Galaxy S9+
Release date	September 2, 2020	March 1, 2018
Launched in India	No	Yes
Form factor	Touchscreen	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	164.40 x 75.90 x 8.60	158.10 x 73.80 x 8.50
Weight (g)	190.00	189.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	5000	3500
Fast charging	Proprietary	Quick Charge 2.0
Colours	Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot Gray, Prism Dot White	Lilac Purple, Midnight Black, Coral Blue
Removable battery	-	No
SAR value	-	0.21
display
Screen size (inches)	6.60	6.20
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Resolution	-	1440x2960 pixels
Protection type	-	Gorilla Glass
Aspect ratio	-	18.5:9
Pixels per inch (PPI)	-	531
hardware
Processor	1.7GHz octa-core (2x2.2GHz + 6x1.8GHz)	1.7GHz octa-core
RAM	4GB	6GB
Internal storage	128GB	64GB
Expandable storage	Yes	Yes
Expandable storage type	microSD	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	1000	400
Processor make	-	Samsung Exynos 9810
camera
Rear camera	48-megapixel (f/1.8) + 8-megapixel (f/2.2) + 5-megapixel (f/2.4) + 5-megapixel (f/2.4)	12-megapixel
Rear autofocus	Yes	-
Rear flash	Yes	LED
Front camera	20-megapixel (f/2.2)	8-megapixel
software
Operating system	Android 10	Android 8.0
Skin	One UI	Experience 9
connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 5.00	Yes, v 5.00
USB Type-C	Yes	Yes
Number of SIMs	2	2
Wi-Fi standards supported	-	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
NFC	-	Yes
USB OTG	-	Yes
Headphones	-	3.5mm
Wi-Fi Direct	-	Yes
sim 1
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM	GSM
3G	Yes	Yes
4G/ LTE	Yes	Yes
sim 2
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM	GSM
3G	Yes	Yes
4G/ LTE	Yes	Yes
sensors
In-Display Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	-
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint sensor	-	Yes
Barometer	-	Yes
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