Category Breakdown
Camera
Galaxy A42 5G
Main sensor resolution (48 MP)
WinsBattery
≈ Tie
Battery capacity
≈ TieCharging
Galaxy A42 5G
Wired charging speed (15W)
WinsPerformance
Galaxy A42 5G
AnTuTu benchmark (324,686 pts)
WinsDisplay
Play10
Screen size (6.74")
WinsWeight
Play10
Total weight (189g)
WinsValue
Galaxy A42 5G
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Play10 | Galaxy A42 5G |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.74" | 6.6" | |
| 720 × 1,600 | 720 × 1,600 | |
| TFT LCD | Super AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | — | |
Camera | ||
| 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Single | Quad | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Mediatek Helio G81 (12 nm) | Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750 5G (8 nm) | |
| — | 324,686 | |
| 4 GB | 8 GB | |
| 128 GB | 128 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 10W | 15W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 189g | 193g | |
| 8.6mm | 8.6mm | |
| — | plastic | |
| none | 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 Play10
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
Highest resolution main camera.