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› Samsung Galaxy A42 5G 4GB/128GB versus Samsung Galaxy A55, 8GB/128GB
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A55
Compare specifications, price, availability, ratings and shopping interest.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G 4GB/128GB | Samsung Galaxy A55, 8GB/128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 38,500 | KSh 39,500 |
| Sales | 0 - For Nov 2024 | 30 - For Nov 2024 |
| Average rating | 3.6 - 12 votes | 4.4 - 5 votes |
| Likes | 2 - For Nov 2024 | 8 - For Nov 2024 |
| Views | 892 - For Nov 2024 | 4,945 - For Nov 2024 |
| General | ||
| Available | September 2020 | March 2024 |
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm | 161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 193 g | 213 g |
| Colors | Prism Dot Black Prism Dot White Prism Dot Gray | Iceblue Lemon Lilac Navy |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Network features | 2G: 850, 900, 1800, 1900; 3G: B1, B2, B4, B5, B8; 4G FDD: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B17, B20, B28; 4G TDD: B38, B40, B41; 5G FDD: N1, N3, N5, N7, N8, N28; 5G TDD: N40, N41, N78 | 2G: 850, 900, 1800, 1900; 3G: 850, 900, 1900, 2100; 4G: B1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66; 5G: N1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 |
| Key features | 48MP quad main camera 20MP selfie 4K video recording 5G / 4G / 3G / 2G 15W fast charging | 50MP OIS main camera Gorilla Glass Victus+ display protection IP67 dust and water resistance - Up to 1 meter for 30 mins Up to 4 OS upgrades and 5 years security updates Always-on display with HDR10+ Aluminum frame with Gorilla Glass back |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Android 10; One UI 2 | Android 14 One UI 6.1 |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Xclipse 530 |
| Processor | 2.2 GHz Octa-core | 2.75 GHz Octa-core 4nm |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750 5G | Exynos 1480 |
| Graphics processor | Adreno 619 | Xclipse 530 |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
| Card slot | Up to 1TB | MicroSD Up To 1 TB |
| Battery | 5000mAh Li-Po | 5000mAh Li-Po |
| Battery features | 15W Fast Charging Up to 21h LTE Internet Up to 22h Wi-Fi Internet Up to 34h Video Playback Up to 36h LTE Talk Time Up to 130h Audio Playback | 25W Fast Charging Up to 28h Video Playback Up to 79h Audio Playback |
| Platform features | Knox Security Game Booster | Samsung Knox Security IP67 Dust and Water Resistant - Up to 1 meter for 30 min Dual Stereo Speakers Dolby Atmos Audio Gorilla Glass Back Aluminum Frame |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 6.6 Inches 720 x 1600 Pixels | 6.6 Inches 1080 x 2340 Pixels |
| Display type | Super AMOLED Screen 16M Colors | Super AMOLED Screen 16M Colors |
| Pixel density | 266 ppi | 390 ppi |
| Display features | Night Mode | 120Hz Refresh Rate HDR10+ Gorilla Glass Victus+ 1000 Nits Peak brightness Always-on Display |
| Camera | ||
| Camera resolution | 48MP F1.8 + 8MP F2.2 + 5MP F2.4 + 5MP F2.4 | 50MP F1.8 + 12MP F2.2 + 5MP F2.4 |
| Camera features | 123-degree Ultra Wide Angle Up to 10x Digital Zoom Macro Bokeh Portrait Live Focus LED Flash | PDAF / OIS 123-degree Ultra Wide Angle Macro / Panorama / Bokeh / Super HDR LED Flash |
| Video recording | 4K 30fps Full HD 30fps 480fps / 240fps Slow Motion @HD | 4K 30fps Full HD 60/30fps |
| Front camera | ||
| Front camera resolution | 20MP F2.2 | 32MP F2.2 |
| Front camera features | Live Focus Bokeh | Bokeh / HDR |
| Video recording | Full HD 30fps | 4K 30fps Full HD 30/60fps |
| Sensors & connectivity | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint Accelerometer Proximity Gyro Compass Ambient Light | Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyro Compass Proximity Ambient Light Hall |
| Connectivity | USB Type-C 2.0 Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Direct Dual-band Wi-Fi GPS GLONASS BDS GALILEO Bluetooth 5.0 NFC | USB Type-C 2.0 / USB OTG Wi-Fi Hotspot / Wi-Fi Direct / Dual-band Wi-Fi / Wi-Fi 6 GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO / QZSS Bluetooth 5.3 NFC |
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