Samsung Galaxy A42 vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A42. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy A36 5G has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A42 which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A42 | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP Quad | 50 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 23990 | Rs. 27999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 02, 2020. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A42 is Rs. 23990. The launch Date of the second phone is March 02, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A36 5G is Rs. 27999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A42 has screen size of 6.6 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy A36 5G's 6.7 inch screen. Both the phones have Super AMOLED Screen Type. Samsung Galaxy A36 5G has display density of 385 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A42 has only 266 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy A36 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.5% than Samsung Galaxy A42's ~ 84.3%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G'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
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple 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 Samsung Galaxy A36 5G's 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10 and the second one on 15 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A42 | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Galaxy A42 | SM-A366EZKJINS |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 02, 2020 | March 02, 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.9 x 164.4 x 8.6 mm | 78.2 x 162.9 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 193 g | 195 g |
| Colors | Lavender, Black, White, Lime | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 60 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 266 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.3% | ~ 86.5% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |
| Features | 1200 nits Brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), TDD Sub6: N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | 6 Generations of OS Upgrades and up to 6 Years of Security Updates, Samsung Knox Vault, Awesome Intelligence (Ai Mobile), Circle to Search, Erase | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 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) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 1/1.96", PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 123˚, 1/4.0", 1.12µm 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | AR Zone, Bixby Vision, Food, Fun, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Slow Motion, Super slow-Mo, Video |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10, upgradable to v11 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | One UI 7 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570 | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 710 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Video Playback Time | 29 hours | |