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Compare Samsung Galaxy A42 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8


Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
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On this page we compare specs Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570) with Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver), we compare external dimensions, compare screens and performance, the amount of RAM and memory for storing media data, battery capacity and characteristics of photo cameras, compare the presence of various sensors and functions.

Compare specs Samsung Galaxy A42 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8

Hardware and OSSamsung Galaxy A42 5GXiaomi Redmi Note 8
Operating systemAndroid 10, upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.1Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10
ProcessorOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
ChipsetQualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750 5G (8 nm)Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
GPUAdreno 619Adreno 610
Internal memory128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
External memorymicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
DisplaySamsung Galaxy A42 5GXiaomi Redmi Note 8
TypeSuper AMOLEDIPS LCD
Size6.6 inches, 105.2 cm26.3" inc
Resolution720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio1080 x 2340 px
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Touchscreencapacitive touchscreen
Screen-to-Body Ratio81.7%
Display area97.4 cm2
Display aspect ratio19.5:9 (height:width)
Pixel Density409 PPI
Colors16M
Main CameraSamsung Galaxy A42 5GXiaomi Redmi Note 8
Camera48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF
8 MP, f/2.2, 123?? (ultrawide)
5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps
Selfie cameraSamsung Galaxy A42 5GXiaomi Redmi Note 8
Camera20 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
FeaturesHDR
Video1080p@30fps
ConnectivitySamsung Galaxy A42 5GXiaomi Redmi Note 8
2G NetworkGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G NetworkHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G Network1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 - EuropeLTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 8(900), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
5G Network1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - Europe
SIM cardDual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE4.2, A2DP, LE
CDMA1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
EdgeYes
GPRSYes
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFCYes
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5GHSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE-A
USBUSB Type-C 2.02.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
CameraSamsung Galaxy A42 5GXiaomi Redmi Note 8
Main camera48 MP, Quad
Specs48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2", 0.8µm, PDAF
-8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4", 1.12µm
-2 MP, f/2.4, 1/5", 1.75µm (dedicated macro camera)
-2 MP, f/2.4, 1/5", 1.75µm, depth sensor
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Video2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie camera13 MP, Single
MultimediaSamsung Galaxy A42 5GXiaomi Redmi Note 8
LoudspeakerYes
3.5 mm JackYesYes
RadioFM radioFM radio
DesignSamsung Galaxy A42 5GXiaomi Redmi Note 8
ColorsPrism Dot Black, Prism Dot White, Prism Dot GrayNeptune Blue, Moonlight White, Space Black
SIMSingle SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Body buildFront/back glass (Gorilla Glass 5)
Dimensions164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm (6.47 x 2.99 x 0.34 in)158.3 x 75.3 x 8.4 mm
Weight193 g (6.81 oz)190 g
FeaturesSamsung Galaxy A42 5GXiaomi Redmi Note 8
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
BatterySamsung Galaxy A42 5GXiaomi Redmi Note 8
TypeLi-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
ChargingFast charging 15W
Battery capacity4000 mAh,  Non-removable Li-Po
OtherSamsung Galaxy A42 5GXiaomi Redmi Note 8
SARSAR - 0.26 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)
SAR EU - 0.26 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)
Release date2019, August
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass , Infrared port