Category Breakdown
Camera
A6k
Main sensor resolution (50 MP)
WinsBattery
A6k
Battery capacity (7,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
A6k
Wired charging speed (45W)
WinsPerformance
Galaxy A42 5G
AnTuTu benchmark (324,686 pts)
WinsDisplay
A6k
Screen size (6.75")
WinsWeight
Galaxy A42 5G
Total weight (193g)
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≈ Tie
Specs-per-dollar (server score)
≈ TieFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | A6k | Galaxy A42 5G |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.75" | 6.6" | |
| 720 × 1,570 | 720 × 1,600 | |
| IPS LCD | Super AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | — | |
| 1,125 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 | |
| 12 GB | 8 GB | |
| 512 GB | 128 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 7,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 45W | 15W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 216g | 193g | |
| 8.6mm | 8.6mm | |
| Glass front, plastic frame, plastic 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
Oppo A6k
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Oppo A6k
Highest resolution main camera.