Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 87 | 91 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Sony |
| Android 11, 10 | Android 11, 10 |
| 2020-11-06 | 2020-05-22 |
| 6.47 x 2.99 x 0.34 inches | 6.54 x 2.83 x 0.31 inches |
| 6.81 ounces | 6.38 ounces |
| Prism Dot black, Prism Dot grey and Prism Dot white | Black and Purple |
| -- | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.6 inches | 6.5 inches |
| 1600 x 720 pixels | 3840 x 1644 pixels |
| Super AMOLED | OLED |
| 266 pixels per inch | 643 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 7.2 | 9.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SM7225 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SM8250 chipset |
| Kryo 570, 64-bit, 8 nm (Octa-Core 2200 MHz) processor | Kryo 585, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Adreno 619 GPU | Adreno 650 GPU |
| 9.18 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 256 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1000 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 1000 GB) external memory slot |
| 15.38 | 18.58 |
| Camera | |
| 48.00 MP + 20.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.70 aperture |
| -- | 24.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.59 inches (1/1.7") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (480 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1920 x 1080 (120 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 11.11 | 10.45 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 10.7 | 10.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5000mAh Battery | 4000mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 6.8 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Sony Xperia 1 II has a score of 91, which is just a bit better than the Galaxy A42's 87 general score. Sony Xperia 1 II's construction is a bit thinner and just a little bit lighter than the Galaxy A42, although both were released only 6 months apart. Both devices in this comparison include the same Android 11 OS (Operating System), so you shouldn't perceive any differences regarding operating system features.
The Sony Xperia 1 II counts with a bit superior processor than Galaxy A42, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Sony Xperia 1 II also has a larger amount of RAM. Xperia 1 II features an incredibly better looking screen than Samsung Galaxy A42, because although it has a little smaller display, it also counts with a lot better 1644 x 3840 pixels resolution and a way greater pixels number per inch of display.
Xperia 1 II has a superior storage for applications and games than Galaxy A42, and although they both have an external memory slot that admits up to 1000 GB, the Xperia 1 II also has more internal memory capacity. Galaxy A42 features better battery lifetime than Xperia 1 II, because it has a 25 percent greater battery size.
The Samsung Galaxy A42 shoots a little bit better videos and photos than Xperia 1 II, because although it has a smaller aperture which is not recommended for low-light photos and video and lower video frame rates, and they both have the same video quality, the Samsung Galaxy A42 also counts with a camera in the back with a much higher resolution.
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