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| Global Score | |
| 85.6 | 87 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 11 | Android 11, 10 |
| 2021-08-11 | 2020-11-06 |
| 6.54 x 2.84 x 0.27 inches | 6.47 x 2.99 x 0.34 inches |
| 6.46 ounces | 6.81 ounces |
| Cream, Lavender and Phantom Black | Prism Dot black, Prism Dot grey and Prism Dot white |
| Aluminum and Glass | -- |
| $ 1000.00 | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.7 inches | 6.6 inches |
| 2636 x 1080 pixels | 1600 x 720 pixels |
| Dynamic AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| 425 pixels per inch | 266 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.3 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SM7225 chipset |
| Kryo 680, 64-bit, 5 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 570, 64-bit, 8 nm (Octa-Core 2200 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 660 GPU | Adreno 619 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.18 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 1000 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 15.38 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 10.00 MP | 48.00 MP + 20.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (480 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 7.92 | 11.11 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 10.6 | 10.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3300mAh Nano SIM Battery | 5000mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.28 | 6.8 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Samsung Galaxy A42 is slightly better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3, with an 87 score against 85.6. Both of these devices have the same Android 11 OS (Operating System), so you shouldn't perceive any difference regarding that. Although it's the best cellphone we compare here, Samsung Galaxy A42 is an older, a little bit heavier and way thicker cellphone than the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 has a bit superior processor than Galaxy A42, and although they both have 8 cores, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 also has 4 GB more RAM memory. The Galaxy Z Flip 3 has a much better screen than Galaxy A42, because it has way more pixels per inch in the display, a little bit larger display and a way better 1080 x 2636 pixels resolution.
The Samsung Galaxy A42 has a very superior memory for games and applications than Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3, and although they both have the same internal storage capacity, the Samsung Galaxy A42 also has an external memory slot that holds a maximum of 1000 GB. Galaxy A42 shoots greater photographs and videos than Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3, and although they both have a F1.8 camera aperture, the Galaxy A42 also has a camera in the back with way more MP.
Samsung Galaxy A42 counts with a way better battery life than Galaxy Z Flip 3, because it has a 52 percent bigger battery capacity.
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