Category Breakdown
Camera
500 Smart
Main sensor resolution (50 MP)
WinsBattery
500 Smart
Battery capacity (5,260 mAh)
WinsCharging
≈ Tie
Wired charging speed
≈ TiePerformance
Galaxy A42 5G
AnTuTu benchmark (324,686 pts)
WinsDisplay
500 Smart
Screen size (6.75")
WinsWeight
500 Smart
Total weight (186g)
WinsValue
Galaxy A42 5G
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | 500 Smart | Galaxy A42 5G |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.75" | 6.6" | |
| 720 × 1,600 | 720 × 1,600 | |
| TFT LCD | Super AMOLED | |
| 90Hz | — | |
| 450 nits | — | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Dual | Quad | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750 5G (8 nm) | |
| — | 324,686 | |
| 8 GB | 8 GB | |
| 256 GB | 128 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,260 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 15W | 15W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 186g | 193g | |
| 7.9mm | 8.6mm | |
| Aluminosilicate glass front, plastic frame and back | plastic | |
| No certified water resistance | none | |
| Budget | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Honor 500 Smart
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Honor 500 Smart
Highest resolution main camera.