Category Breakdown
Camera
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Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
Galaxy A42 5G
Battery capacity (5,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
nova 8 SE Youth
Wired charging speed (40W)
WinsPerformance
Galaxy A42 5G
AnTuTu benchmark (324,686 pts)
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Screen size
≈ TieWeight
nova 8 SE Youth
Total weight (179g)
WinsValue
Galaxy A42 5G
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | nova 8 SE Youth | Galaxy A42 5G |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.6" | 6.6" | |
| 1,080 × 2,400 | 720 × 1,600 | |
| IPS LCD | Super AMOLED | |
Camera | ||
| 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Triple | Quad | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Kirin 710A (14 nm) | Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750 5G (8 nm) | |
| — | 324,686 | |
| 8 GB | 8 GB | |
| 128 GB | 128 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 4,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 40W | 15W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 179g | 193g | |
| 8.4mm | 8.6mm | |
| plastic | 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
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
Highest resolution main camera.