Google Pixel 6 vs Samsung Galaxy A42
Quick Comparison
Google Pixel 6 has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A42. In terms of display resolution, Google Pixel 6 has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A42 which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Google Pixel 6 | Samsung Galaxy A42 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.4 in | 6.6 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4614 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP Dual | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 25499 | Rs. 23990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is October 19, 2021. The cost of Google Pixel 6 is Rs. 25499. The launch Date of the second phone is September 02, 2020. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A42 is Rs. 23990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A42 has larger screen size of 6.6 inches in comparison to Google Pixel 6's 6.4 inch screen. Google Pixel 6 has AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A42 has Super AMOLED Screen type. Google's phone has display density of 411 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 266 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 84.3% than Google's phone ~ 83.4%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Google Pixel 6's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A42's lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 6's 50 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy A42's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A42 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Google Pixel 6's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 12 and the second one on 10 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Google Pixel 6 | Samsung Galaxy A42 |
| General | ||
| Model | Pixel 6 | Galaxy A42 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+eSim | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 19, 2021 | September 02, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.8 x 158.6 x 8.9 mm | 75.9 x 164.4 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 207 g | 193 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.6 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 411 PPI | ~ 266 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.4% | ~ 84.3% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+ | |
| Features | HDR10+, Always-on Display | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Performance | ||
| Camera Score | 126 (DxOMark) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Magnetometer | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Stereo Speakers, 3 Microphones, Noise Suppression | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Magic Eraser18, Motion Mode, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Panorama, Manual white balancing, Locked Folder, Portrait Mode, Portrait Light, Super Res Zoom, Motion autofocus, Frequent Faces, Dual exposure controls, Live HDR+ | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v10, upgradable to v11 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750 5G |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570 |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP20 | Adreno 619 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4614 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 30W Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 21W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Talk Time | 1 day | |