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› Samsung Galaxy M42 5G 6GB/128GB versus Samsung Galaxy A26 5G, 6GB/128GB
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Compare specifications, price, availability, ratings and shopping interest.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M42 5G 6GB/128GB | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G, 6GB/128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 34,000 | KSh 30,500 |
| Sales | 0 - For Apr 2025 | 14 - For Apr 2025 |
| Average rating | 3.8 - 5 votes | 4.8 - 4 votes |
| Likes | 2 - For Apr 2025 | 5 - For Apr 2025 |
| Views | 216 - For Apr 2025 | 2,379 - For Apr 2025 |
| General | ||
| Available | April 2021 | March 2025 |
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm | 164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 193 g | 200 g |
| Colors | Prism Dot Gray Prism Dot Black | Black White Mint Peach 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, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66; 5G: N1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 |
| Key features | 48MP quad main camera 20MP selfie 4K video recording 5G / 4G / 3G / 2G 15W adaptive fast charging | 50MP triple main camera with OIS 120Hz Full HD+ Super AMOLED display Gorilla Glass Victus+ display protection Dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos Up to 6 generations Android upgrades Bluetooth 5.3 and 5G network connectivity |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Android 11; One UI 3.1 | Android 15 One UI 7 |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Mali-G68 MP5 |
| Processor | 2.2 GHz Octa-Core | 2.4 GHz Octa-core 5nm |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750 5G | Exynos 1380 |
| Graphics processor | Adreno 619 | Mali-G68 MP5 |
| RAM | 6GB LPDDR4X | 6GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
| Card slot | Up to 1TB | MicroSD Up to 1TB |
| Battery | 5000mAh Li-Po | 5000mAh |
| Battery features | 15W Adaptive 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 17h Video Playback |
| Platform features | Knox Security Game Booster | IP67 Dust and Water Resistance - Up to 1m for 30 Min Dual Stereo Speakers Dolby Atmos Audio Up to 6 Generations Android Upgrades Up to 6 Years Security Updates Gorilla Glass Victus+ Back |
| 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 1000 Nits Peak Brightness Always-on display Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Camera | ||
| Camera resolution | 48MP F1.8 + 8MP F2.2 + 5MP F2.4 + 5MP F2.4 | 50MP F1.8 + 8MP F2.2 + 2MP 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 8MP 120-degree Ultrawide 2MP Macro Panorama / Portrait / Bokeh / HDR LED Flash |
| Video recording | 4K 30fps Full HD 30fps 480fps / 240fps Slow Motion @HD | 4K 30fps Full HD 30fps Slow Motion |
| Front camera | ||
| Front camera resolution | 20MP F2.2 | 13MP F2.2 |
| Front camera features | Live Focus Bokeh | Bokeh / Live Focus |
| Video recording | Full HD 30fps | Full HD 30fps |
| Sensors & connectivity | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint Accelerometer Proximity Gyro Compass Ambient Light | Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyro Proximity Ambient Light Compass |
| 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 Bluetooth 5.3 Wi-Fi Hotspot / Dual-band Wi-Fi / Wi-Fi Direct GPS / GLONASS / GALILEO / BDS / QZSS NFC |
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