Detailed comparison and review of Alcatel A3 (5046Y) and Samsung Galaxy A42 5G. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Alcatel A3 (5046Y) | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | 5046Y | SM-A426B/DS | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 142 mm | 164.4 mm | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has greater height than Alcatel A3 (5046Y). |
| Width | 70.5 mm | 75.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has greater width than Alcatel A3 (5046Y). |
| Depth | 8.65 mm | 8.6 mm | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G is narrower than Alcatel A3 (5046Y). |
| Weight | 135 g | 193 g | Alcatel A3 (5046Y) is lighter than Alcatel A3 (5046Y). |
| Body Colour | Pure white | Prime black | Prism dot black | Prism dot white | Prism dot grey | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | 1.19 W/kg (head), 1.64 W/kg (body) | 1.334 W/kg (body), 1.154 W/kg (head) | |
| Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
| Connector Type | Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
| SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
| DISPLAY | Alcatel A3 (5046Y) | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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| Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | IPS | Super AMOLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5" | 6.6" | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has larger screen size than Alcatel A3 (5046Y). |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | 1600 x 720 pixels | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has better screen resolution than Alcatel A3 (5046Y). |
| Display Format | HD | HD+ | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
| Display Features | Full Lamination | Night mode, Edge-to-Edge screen, Infinity U Display |
| PROCESSOR | Alcatel A3 (5046Y) | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | MediaTek | - | |
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| Processor Number | MT6737 | - | |
| Clock Speed | 1.26 GHz | 2.2 GHz | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has higher clock speed than Alcatel A3 (5046Y). |
| Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | 8-core | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has higher processor core quantity than Alcatel A3 (5046Y). |
| MEMORY | Alcatel A3 (5046Y) | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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| RAM | 1.5 GB | 4 GB | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has more RAM than Alcatel A3 (5046Y). |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 128 GB | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has more internal memory than Alcatel A3 (5046Y). |
| User Memory | 10.5 GB | 106 GB | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC - up to 32 GB | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
| CAMERA | Alcatel A3 (5046Y) | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 4 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 13 Megapixel | 48 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has better camera resolution than Alcatel A3 (5046Y). |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.8 | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has better lens aperture than Alcatel A3 (5046Y). |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Digital Zoom | - | 10x | |
| Special Effects | HDR, Collage, Beauty face, Instant | Bokeh effect | |
| Camera Modes | Panorama, BurstShot | Live Focus mode | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Smile shutter | - | Alcatel A3 (5046Y) has face detection. |
| Light Source | LED flash | Flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 480 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS) | - |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 8 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 123 degree(s) |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 5 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
| Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | - | Macro camera |
| FOURTH CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (4th Camera) | - | 5 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Aperture (4th Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
| Camera Functions (4th Camera) | - | Depth camera |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 20 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has better front camera resolution than Alcatel A3 (5046Y). |
| Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | - | F/2.2 | |
| Focus Adjustment | Focus free | Focus free | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | - | Live Focus mode | |
| Light Source (Front) | LED flash | - | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Front) | Face Show, Selfie Album, Face Mask | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Alcatel A3 (5046Y) | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2460 mAh | 5000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has larger battery capacity than Alcatel A3 (5046Y). |
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| Fast Charging Technology | - | Adaptive Fast Charging | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has fast charging technology. |
| Recharge Time (Charging Time) | 3.5 hour(s) | - | |
| Standby Time | 300 hours | - | |
| Talk Time | 600 minutes | 2160 minutes | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has longer battery life when making calls than Alcatel A3 (5046Y). |
| Run Time Details | Talk: up to 600 min Standby: up to 300 hrs |
Active online usage (LTE): up to 21 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 22 hrs Playback (audio): up to 130 hrs Talk (4G): up to 2160 min Playback (video): up to 34 hrs |
| CELLULAR | Alcatel A3 (5046Y) | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) | Google Android | |
| User Interface | - | One UI | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Alcatel A3 (5046Y) | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 3, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 17, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
| 5G NR Band | - | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n41, n78, n40 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2500, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
| MEDIA | Alcatel A3 (5046Y) | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | - | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MID | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | - | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 |
| FEATURES | Alcatel A3 (5046Y) | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Proximity sensor, digital compass, G-sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | Radio Data Service (RDS), Screen capture, intelligent typing (Gesture), HD Voice, Easy Mode | Samsung KNOX, Game Booster |
| OTHERS | Alcatel A3 (5046Y) | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter | |
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| Compliant Standards | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | - |
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