Category Breakdown
Camera
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Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
≈ Tie
Battery capacity
≈ TieCharging
A74
Wired charging speed (33W)
WinsPerformance
Galaxy A42 5G
AnTuTu benchmark (324,686 pts)
WinsDisplay
Galaxy A42 5G
Screen size (6.6")
WinsWeight
A74
Total weight (175g)
WinsValue
Galaxy A42 5G
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | A74 | Galaxy A42 5G |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.43" | 6.6" | |
| 1,080 × 2,400 | 720 × 1,600 | |
| AMOLED | Super AMOLED | |
| 60Hz | — | |
| 800 nits | — | |
Camera | ||
| 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Triple | Quad | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm) | Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750 5G (8 nm) | |
| — | 324,686 | |
| 8 GB | 8 GB | |
| 128 GB | 128 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 33W | 15W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 175g | 193g | |
| 8mm | 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
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
Highest resolution main camera.