Google Pixel 7A vs Samsung Galaxy A42
Quick Comparison
Google Pixel 7A has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A42. In terms of display resolution, Google Pixel 7A 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 7A | Samsung Galaxy A42 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1 in | 6.6 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4385 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 13 MP Dual | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 37999 | Rs. 23990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is May 10, 2023. The cost of Google Pixel 7A is Rs. 37999. 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 7A's 6.1 inch screen. Google Pixel 7A has OLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A42 has Super AMOLED Screen type. Google's phone has display density of 429 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 ~ 81.8%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Google Pixel 7A'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 7A's 64 MP + 13 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses 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 7A's 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 13 and the second one on 10 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Google Pixel 7A | Samsung Galaxy A42 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | China | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, Nano + eSIM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | May 10, 2023 | September 02, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 72.9 x 152 x 9 mm | 75.9 x 164.4 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 193.5 g | 193 g |
| Colors | Charcoal, Snow, Sea | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.6 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 429 PPI | ~ 266 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.8% | ~ 84.3% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Always-on display, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio | |
| Notch | 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 | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n25/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n75/n76/n77/n78/n79 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Titan M2 Security Chip, Adaptive Battery/Extreme Battery Saver, At a Glance, Live Translate, Clear Calling, Recorder, Assistant Voice Typing, Quick Phrases, Feature Drops, Easy Switching, Guided Frame, Super Res Zoom, Real Tone, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Night Sight, Long Exposure, Five Years of Security Updates | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP 26mm, 1/1.73", 0.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS f/1.9 (Wide Angle) 13 MP 120˚, 1.12µm f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus | 48 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP f/2.4 (Macro) 5 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus |
| Features | Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 13 MP 20mm, 1.12µm f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 20 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v10, upgradable to v11 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750 5G |
| CPU | 2.85 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570 | |
| GPU | Mali-G710 MP7 | 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 | 4385 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 7.5W | |