Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM) vs Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A42 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/6/2021 8:38 AM, updated: 2/27/2023 4:20 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S X Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM) 28Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
AMOLED

720x1600

48
MP

20mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000B) Compare Samsung Galaxy A42 5G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+128GB (106GB available)20 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)15% Thinner	vs	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+720x1600 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+266 PPI14% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+6.6"65% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP12 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 20MP64 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps277 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
193 grams (6.76 ounces)	vs	+120 grams (4.2 ounces)61% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Digital TVAdvantage Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

Super AMOLED

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

+12 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)
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Model	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)
Other model names	Galaxy A42 5G SM-A426B/DS (128GB + 4GB RAM)	Samsung Galaxy S1 TV i9000B
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	Brazil
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	11/11/2020, Announced: 9/2/2020	6/2/2010
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in)	64.2 x 122.4 millimeters (2.53 x 4.82 in)
Weight	193 grams (6.76 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.6" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	266 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)
System version	Android 10	Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interface	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)	32bit: Samsung-Intrinsity
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Hummingbird (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)	PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 324686 (v8) Geekbench: 1910 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1	8GB (5GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	1080p@30fps 720p@480fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Digital TV
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	6.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	650 hours (27.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	External retractable antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Prism Dot Black, White, Gray • Samsung Pay	• Colors: Black, White • Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI • WiFi hotspot (Android 2.2) • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.154W/kg (head), 1.334W/kg (body)	feature not registered