Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A42 5G comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Samsung Galaxy A16 5G	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
ratings
Overall NDTV Rating	Read Review	-
Design Rating		-
Display Rating		-
Software Rating		-
Performance Rating		-
Battery Life Rating		-
Camera Rating		-
Value for Money Rating		-
key specs
Display	6.50-inch	6.60-inch
Processor	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	1.7GHz octa-core
Front Camera	13-megapixel	20-megapixel
Rear Camera	50-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 2-megapixel	48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 5-megapixel
RAM	6GB, 8GB	4GB
Storage	128GB, 256GB	128GB
Battery Capacity	5000mAh	5000mAh
OS	Android 14	Android 10
Resolution	1080x2340 pixels	-
general
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Model	Galaxy A16 5G	Galaxy A42 5G
Release date	October 1, 2024	September 2, 2020
Launched in India	No	No
Form factor	Touchscreen	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	164.40 x 77.90 x 7.90	164.40 x 75.90 x 8.60
Weight (g)	200.00	190.00
IP rating	IP54	-
Battery capacity (mAh)	5000	5000
Fast charging	Proprietary	Proprietary
Colours	Blue Black, Gold, Light Green	Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot Gray, Prism Dot White
display
Refresh Rate	90 Hz	-
Resolution Standard	FHD+	-
Screen size (inches)	6.50	6.60
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Resolution	1080x2340 pixels	-
hardware
Processor	2.4 MHz octa-core	1.7GHz octa-core (2x2.2GHz + 6x1.8GHz)
Processor make	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	-
RAM	6GB, 8GB	4GB
Internal storage	128GB, 256GB	128GB
Expandable storage	Yes	Yes
Expandable storage up to (GB)	1536	1000
Dedicated microSD slot	No	-
Expandable storage type	-	microSD
camera
Rear camera	50-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 2-megapixel	48-megapixel (f/1.8) + 8-megapixel (f/2.2) + 5-megapixel (f/2.4) + 5-megapixel (f/2.4)
No. of Rear Cameras	3	-
Front camera	13-megapixel	20-megapixel (f/2.2)
No. of Front Cameras	1	-
Rear autofocus	-	Yes
Rear flash	-	Yes
software
Operating system	Android 14	Android 10
Skin	One UI 6.1	One UI
connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 5.30	Yes, v 5.00
NFC	Yes	-
USB Type-C	Yes	Yes
Number of SIMs	2	2
Active 4G on both SIM cards	Yes	-
sim 1
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM	GSM
3G	Yes	Yes
4G/ LTE	Yes	Yes
5G	Yes	-
sim 2
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM	GSM
3G	Yes	Yes
4G/ LTE	Yes	Yes
5G	Yes	-
sensors
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	-
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
In-Display Fingerprint Sensor	-	Yes

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