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› Samsung Galaxy A42 5G 6GB/128GB versus Samsung Galaxy A56, 8GB/128GB
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A56
Compare specifications, price, availability, ratings and shopping interest.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G 6GB/128GB | Samsung Galaxy A56, 8GB/128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 40,100 | KSh 42,000 |
| Sales | 0 - For Sep 2025 | 4 - For Sep 2025 |
| Average rating | 5 - 4 votes | 3.6 - 7 votes |
| Likes | 1 - For Sep 2025 | 7 - For Sep 2025 |
| Views | 172 - For Sep 2025 | 2,577 - For Sep 2025 |
| General | ||
| Available | September 2020 | March 2025 |
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm | 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 193 g | 198 g |
| Colors | Prism Dot Black Prism Dot White Prism Dot Gray | Graphite Lightgrey Olive Pink |
| 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, 1700, 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 | eSIM support Aluminum frame with Gorilla Glass Victus+ back 50MP OIS main camera Gorilla Glass Victus+ display protection IP67 dust and water resistance - Up to 1 meter for 30 mins Up to 6 years android upgrades |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Android 10; One UI 2 | Android 15 One UI 7 |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Xclipse 540 |
| Processor | 2.2 GHz Octa-core | 2.9 GHz Octa-core 4nm |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750 5G | Exynos 1580 |
| Graphics processor | Adreno 619 | Xclipse 540 |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB UFS 3.1 |
| Card slot | Up to 1TB | No |
| Battery | 5000mAh Li-Po | 5000mAh |
| 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 | 45W Fast Charging Up to 29h Video Playback Up to 100% in 68 Min Up to 65% in 30 Min |
| 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 Victus+ Back Aluminum Frame eSIM Support Up to 6 Years Android Upgrades Up to 6 Years Security Updates |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 6.6 Inches 720 x 1600 Pixels | 6.7 Inches 1080 x 2340 Pixels |
| Display type | Super AMOLED Screen 16M Colors | Super AMOLED Screen 16M Colors |
| Pixel density | 266 ppi | 385 ppi |
| Display features | Night Mode | 120Hz Refresh Rate HDR10+ Gorilla Glass Victus+ 1900 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 | 50MP Wide / PDAF / OIS 12MP 123-degree Ultrawide 5MP Macro Macro / Panorama / Bokeh / HDR LED Flash 10x Digital Zoom |
| Video recording | 4K 30fps Full HD 30fps 480fps / 240fps Slow Motion @HD | 4K 30fps 1080p 60/30fps |
| Front camera | ||
| Front camera resolution | 20MP F2.2 | 12MP F2.2 |
| Front camera features | Live Focus Bokeh | Bokeh Face Unlock |
| Video recording | Full HD 30fps | 4K 30fps 1080p 60/30fps 10-bit HDR |
| Sensors & connectivity | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint Accelerometer Proximity Gyro Compass Ambient Light | Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyro Compass Proximity Ambient Light |
| 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 / 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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