Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 vs Samsung Galaxy A42
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A42. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 has better resolution of 2640 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A42 which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A42
| Name | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 | Samsung Galaxy A42 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.6 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3700 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 62999 | Rs. 23990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July 26, 2023. The cost of Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is Rs. 62999. 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 screen size of 6.6 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5's 6.7 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 has AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A42 has Super AMOLED Screen type. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 has display density of 426 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A42 has only 266 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.5% than Samsung Galaxy A42's ~ 84.3%.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A42's lower 4 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A42 (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A42's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5's 12 MP + 12 MP Dual 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 Z Flip 5's 10 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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| Name | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 | Samsung Galaxy A42 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Galaxy Z Flip 5 5G | Galaxy A42 |
| Sim Type | Single Sim, GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | No | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 26, 2023 | September 02, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.9 x 165.1 x 6.9 mm | 75.9 x 164.4 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 193 g |
| Design Type | Flip (Clamshell) | |
| Colors | Mint, Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Gray, Blue, Green, Yellow | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2640 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.6 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 426 PPI | ~ 266 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.5% | ~ 84.3% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |
| Features | HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak) | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Foldable Display | Yes | |
| Dual Display | Yes, Super AMOLED, 3.4 inches, 748 x 720 pixels, 306 PPI | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | 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 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IPX8 | |
| Extra Features | AI Mobile (Galaxy AI), Embedded-SIM | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 24mm, 1/1.76", 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 123˚, 1.12µm | 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 | AR Zone, Bixby Vision, Director's View, Food, Hyperlapse, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Portrait Video, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Slow Motion, Super Slow-Mo, Video | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | K @ 30 fps, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 26mm, 1.22µm Punch Hole | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | K @ 30 fps | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v10, upgradable to v11 |
| Custom UI | OneUi 5.1 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750 5G |
| CPU | 3.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x Cortex-X3@ 3.36GHz & 4x Cortex-A715@ 2.8GHz & 3x Cortex-A510@2.0 GHz | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570 |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 619 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, APE, DSF, DFF | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3700 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |